on foot

Definitions

1. On one's feet; walking, jogging or running but not in a vehicle or on the back of an animal.
2. On the move; astir.
   archaic
3. In progress or in preparation; active, in operation.

Equivalents

Examples

“The pub's not far: let's go on foot.”

“At the same time, the encroachment of vegetation proceeds apace, and broom and brambles have⟳ already made portions of the line impassable, even on foot.”

“[W]ithin a short time it was generally believed at Naples, that a treaty of marriage was on foot between Zeluco and the young lady in question⟳ […].”

“‘I didn't know⟳ anything of this sort⟳ was on foot.’ Brangwen smiled awkwardly.”

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