on one's feet
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- While standing up or walking, running, etc.
- He's very quick on his feet.
- She's so light on her feet that we couldn't hear her coming.
- (idiomatic) Able to stand; hence, healthy, well, especially after some previous illness.
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- (idiomatic) In a satisfactory (non-physical) condition; happy financially, emotionally, etc.
- Synonyms: on one's legs, upon one's legs
- The organization provides training and assistance to help the unemployed get back on their feet.
- It took some time for the lady to get back on her feet after the death of her husband.
- Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see on, feet.
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standing up
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healthy
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in satisfactory condition
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