on all fours

Example Sentences

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The agile robot dog springs up on all fours, takes a step forward and charges at the tense crowd at a Tokyo exhibit, held back by a simple yet strong metal chain.

From Barron's

The big bear thumped back down on all fours and began to circle them.

From Literature

Woo’s running on all fours, leading the party and chasing after the enchanted blade he once stole from Tano’s office.

From Literature

Soon Cassiopeia forgot herself completely and began to run on all fours.

From Literature

The ceiling was so low they had to crawl on all fours; even so, Penelope could not help bumping her head now and then.

From Literature