think on your feet

think on (one's) feet

To be able to think clearly in times of stress, especially when forming a solution to a pressing problem. Thank goodness you were able to think on your feet and find another way to stop the pipe from leaking. The whole basement would have flooded otherwise.

See also: feet, on, think

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think on your feet

If you think on your feet, you make good decisions quickly and react quickly when things change. We always have room for a guy who can think on his feet. Being a parent means thinking on your feet and adapting as you go along.

See also: feet, on, think

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think on your feet

react to events quickly and effectively.

See also: feet, on, think

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think on your ˈfeet

think very quickly: When he asked me why I wasn’t at work, I had to think on my feet and I invented an excuse about going to see the doctor. ♢ Lawyers in court need to be able to think on their feet.

See also: feet, on, think

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