back on your feet
/ˌbæk ɒn jə ˈfiːt/NEUTRAL · B2
Meaning
healthy and active again after an illness or injury
Examples
- 1Dad had a hip operation in May, and he's already back on his feet.
- 2After the accident, Maria needed a month of physiotherapy before she was back on her feet.
- 3Leo spent a week in hospital, but he's back on his feet and walking the dog again.
- 4The kids had a tummy bug last week, but they're back on their feet and full of mischief.
- 5How long will it be before Gran is back on her feet after the fall?
Grammar
Used after be or get. your changes to match the subject: my, her, their. Keep feet plural.
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