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Phrase of the Day (think on one’s feet)-19MAR20

Phrase of the Day (think on one’s feet)-19MAR20

Today’s “Phrase of the Day” is think on one’s feet and it is a phrase meaning “react to events rapidly, effectively, and intelligently to new developments or changing circumstances without prior thought; to take/make a decision quickly”.

Example Sentence: Anthony Joshua’s world heavyweight title defence against Kubrat Pulev could be delayed until July due to the chaos caused by the coronavirus, promoter Eddie Hearn said on Tuesday. Hearn also told “Everything now is really a case-by-case situation and a day-by-day situation of trying to think on your feet.”

This phrase is present in today’s The Hindu sports news article Joshua’s title defence may be delayed: Hearn and click here to read it.

Courtesy: The Hindu.

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