think on one's feet
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think on one's feet
verb thinks on one's feet · thinking on one's feet · thought on one's feet
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When one is in the middle of a process, activity, or conversation, to adjust rapidly, effectively, and intelligently to new developments or changing circumstances.
"There will be wine," said Medora. "Drink it. There may be toasts. Be ready to respond."
Abner could think on his feet—speech would not fail.
Similar: extemporize, improvise
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verb adjust rapidly to new developments
| 中文 | 隨機應變 /随机应变 suíjīyìngbiàn |
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