On your feet

prepositional phrase

Standing up or not sitting.

She was on her feet all day at work.
Visual representation of "on your feet" - Standing up or not sitting

Often appears as...

  • be on your feet
  • get on your feet
prepositional phrase

Recovering from an illness or problem.

After a week in bed with the flu, she's finally on her feet again.
Visual representation of "on your feet" - Recovering from an illness or problem

Often appears as...

  • be on your feet
  • get back on your feet
prepositional phrase

Being financially stable.

After the bankruptcy, it took months for him to be back on his feet.
Visual representation of "on your feet" - Being financially stable

Often appears as...

  • be on your feet
  • get back on your feet
prepositional phrase

Prepared or ready to act immediately.

The firefighters must be on their feet in case of an emergency.
Visual representation of "on your feet" - Prepared or ready to act immediately

Often appears as...

  • be on your feet
  • stay on your feet
prepositional phrase

Standing up or not sitting.

She was on her feet all day at work.
Visual representation of "on your feet" - Standing up or not sitting

Often appears as...

  • be on your feet
  • get on your feet
prepositional phrase

Recovering from an illness or problem.

After a week in bed with the flu, she's finally on her feet again.
Visual representation of "on your feet" - Recovering from an illness or problem

Often appears as...

  • be on your feet
  • get back on your feet
prepositional phrase

Being financially stable.

After the bankruptcy, it took months for him to be back on his feet.
Visual representation of "on your feet" - Being financially stable

Often appears as...

  • be on your feet
  • get back on your feet
prepositional phrase

Prepared or ready to act immediately.

The firefighters must be on their feet in case of an emergency.
Visual representation of "on your feet" - Prepared or ready to act immediately

Often appears as...

  • be on your feet
  • stay on your feet
Definition 1 of 4
Visual representation of "on your feet"
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Physical Endurance

Refers to someone being physically active without rest for a long time.

Illustration for Physical Endurance
Nurses often need to be on their feet during their entire shift.
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Not Literal

Can describe someone's busy activity, even if they are not literally standing.

Illustration for Not Literal
As a manager, he's on his feet, making decisions all day.
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Physical Endurance

Refers to someone being physically active without rest for a long time.

Illustration for Physical Endurance
Nurses often need to be on their feet during their entire shift.
LampPro Tip 2/2

Not Literal

Can describe someone's busy activity, even if they are not literally standing.

Illustration for Not Literal
As a manager, he's on his feet, making decisions all day.
LampPro Tip 1/2

Physical Endurance

Refers to someone being physically active without rest for a long time.

Illustration for Physical Endurance
Nurses often need to be on their feet during their entire shift.
LampPro Tip 2/2

Not Literal

Can describe someone's busy activity, even if they are not literally standing.

Illustration for Not Literal
As a manager, he's on his feet, making decisions all day.
Visual representation of the word "On your feet"

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