English Explanatory Dictionary

think on one's feet

English dictionary entry

Meanings

verb

When one is in the middle of a process, activity, or conversation, to adjust rapidly, effectively, and intelligently to new developments or changing circumstances.

Pronunciation

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Word forms

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Synonyms

extemporize improvise

Related words

make it up as one goes along

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