The English We Speak: Think on your feet
4/28/20263 min
Sometimes you need to think quickly, like for a job or to answer a question. Thinking on your feet means to do just this! Learn how to use this expression with Feifei and Phil.
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First 90 secondsSpeaker 00:00
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Feifei· Host0:28
Hello, and welcome to The English We Speak, where we explain phrases and expressions used by fluent English speakers so that you can use them too. I'm Feifei.
Phil· Host0:40
And I'm Phil. Feifei, what would you rather be, an eagle or a bear, and why?
Feifei· Host0:47
What?
Phil· Host0:48
Quickly, what's your answer? How do you explain it?
Feifei· Host0:50
Um, maybe a bear, but what on earth was that, Phil?
Phil· Host0:55
Um, well, I've just been reading a book about the world's worst job interview questions, and apparently that's a good one to see how well people think on their feet.
Feifei· Host1:06
Ha ha, did I get the job? Never mind, maybe we should learn that expression, think on your feet. I'm sitting down, so can you think on your feet when you're not on your feet?
Phil· Host1:18
I mean, it's a good question, but yes, you can. It's not literal. If you can think on your feet, it means you can think quickly and make a decision when you're under pressure.
Feifei· Host1:28
Yes. I'm not