2006-07-16 16:38:04 · 11 answers · asked by Sahachai P 1 in Arts & Humanities ➔ Philosophy
The proper term is to "think on your feet" and it has to do with the ability to think well and clearly and quickly in the middle of a situation without having to do a lot of preparation. We say,
"He's really good at thinking on his feet!". Or "I'm really bad at thinking on my feet!". The latter means that we are slower to assess situations and come to conclusions and to be able to speak or act quickly on matters. The firs means we are quicker at this.
2006-07-16 17:05:56 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's "think on your feet"
... kind of like resolving the problem in your head as you are walking to where the problem is..
... as opposed to the other concept wherein you need to see the "problem", call a meeting, get advice, take a poll, and then make a 'final' decision.
2006-07-16 23:41:03 · answer #2 · answered by MK6 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
This means you are being asked to consider something in a short period of time. This is not sitting and thinking on something forever. Thinking on your feet is quick and accurate thinking and decisions.
2006-07-16 23:46:27 · answer #3 · answered by Elwood 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It means to handle a problem now, not postpone it. Some people like to sit and think about the problem forever.
2006-07-16 23:44:05 · answer #4 · answered by Clipper 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
thinking on your FEET means that you are able to think while you are in the process of doing something. For instance, if you are in a hurry to go somewhere, and begin to leave, but then you realize you have to do something else first, you're "thinking on your feet".
2006-07-16 23:43:05 · answer #5 · answered by It's me again 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The phrase means you can deal with life while you are living it ( on your feet). You can improvise; you can handle whatever happens. You are facile and versatile.
2006-07-16 23:43:17 · answer #6 · answered by sammy 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
the expression is think on your feet.... it means being able to think ahead while you`re doing something else. what the next step is so to speak....COOKIE TIME YAAAY!!!!!
2006-07-16 23:43:30 · answer #7 · answered by ozzyfanjordan 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
think on your feet...to think impromptu, on your own, with whatever wisdom and wherewithal you've accumulated up to that point in time, there is no time to delay
2006-07-16 23:47:07 · answer #8 · answered by Lucy 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
How can you think upside down? It is like thinking back wards!
2006-07-16 23:46:31 · answer #9 · answered by Bethany B 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
think quickly on the spot - fast reaction
2006-07-16 23:57:11 · answer #10 · answered by apcgrl81 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋