think on your feet

Related to word: think

Idiom

Definition

  1. To make quick decisions or give prompt answers without prior preparation or planning.

    臨場應變

    • During the impromptu speech, he had to think on his feet and quickly organize his thoughts.

      在即席演講中,他必須隨機應變,迅速組織思路。

    • She is always able to think on her feet when asked unexpected questions.

      當被問到意想不到的問題時,她總能迅速應對。

    • During the negotiation, I had to think on my feet to respond to the other party's changing tactics.

      在談判過程中,我必須隨機應變,以應對對方不斷變化的策略。