English idiom · neutral · spoken & written · BrE & AmE

back on your feet: meaning and examples

back on your feet means healthy or independent again after a difficult period.

Memory hook: Build a clear mental picture from “back on your feet” and connect it to this meaning: healthy or independent again after a difficult period.

How to use “back on your feet”

Common mistake: Treat “back on your feet” as a fixed expression. Notice its exact word order in the examples.

Learn it in context

This expression belongs to Lesson 15, where you can compare it with other idioms about health and practise it interactively.

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