on one's feet

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on one's feet

1. While standing up or walking, running, etc.

   He's very quick on his feet.

   She's so light on her feet that we couldn't hear her coming.

2. (idiomatic) Able to stand; hence, healthy, well, especially after some previous illness.

   Welcome back! It's good to see you back on your feet.

   (Can we add an example for this sense? (need examples without "back" for all senses, if possible, otherwise may need entry for back on one's feet))

3. (idiomatic) In a satisfactory (non-physical) condition; happy financially, emotionally, etc.

   Synonyms: on one's legs, upon one's legs

   The organization provides training and assistance to help the unemployed get back on their feet.

   It took some time for the lady to get back on her feet after the death of her husband.

   • 1980, Eddie Schwartz, “Hit Me with Your Best Shot”, in Crimes of Passion‎^[1], performed by Pat Benatar:

     Knock me down, it's all in vain
     I get right back on my feet again

4. Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see on,‎ feet.

• think on one's feet
• land on one's feet, fall on one's feet
• dead on one's feet