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victorycountry  +  334350 Thu, 01 Mar 07 12:35 AM

hi,

In " I respect people who can think on their feet", the "on their feet", does it mean " be able to handle things wisely"?

Thanks in advance.
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Philip  +  334354 Thu, 01 Mar 07 12:42 AM
 Victorycountry wrote:

hi,

In " I respect people who can think on their feet", the "on their feet", does it mean " be able to handle things wisely"?

Thanks in advance.

Wisely, one would hope!  Quickly, at least.
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CalifJim  +  334371 Thu, 01 Mar 07 01:56 AM
on their feet = without preparation = without the need to study the subject for a long time

It has more to do with handling things flexibly and quickly rather than wisely.

CJ
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