English Dictionary

think on one's feet

動詞

慣用表現

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

日本語の意味

新たな状況や展開に直面した際、迅速かつ効果的に、臨機応変に対応すること

One must think on one's feet when unexpected complications arise during a delicate operation.

繊細な手術の最中に予期せぬ合併症が生じたときは、咄嗟に機転を利かせて対応しなければならない。

意味（1）

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

There will be wine, said Medora. Drink it. There may be toasts. Be ready to respond. Abner could think on his feet—speech would not fail.

thinks on one's feet （ present singular third-person ）

thinking on one's feet （ participle present ）

thought on one's feet （ participle past ）

thought on one's feet （ past ）