on one's feet
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on one's feet
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- While standing up or walking, running, etc. He's very quick on his feet.
- Able to stand; hence, healthy, well, especially after some previous illness. Welcome back! It's good to see you back on your feet.
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In a satisfactory (nonphysical) condition; happy financially, emotionally, etc.
The organization provides training and assistance to help the unemployed get back on their feet.
Similar: on one's legs, upon one's legs
- Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see on, feet.
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prep_phrase healthy
| 中文 | 恢復健康 /恢复健康 huīfù jiànkāng |
|---|---|
| Русский | на нога́х, на́ ноги |
prep_phrase in satisfactory condition
| 中文 | 站起來 /站起来 zhàn qǐlai, 振作起來 /振作起来 zhènzuò qǐlái |
|---|---|
| Italiano | rimettere in sesto |
| Русский | на нога́х, на́ ноги |
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