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think on one's feet

VERB
play it by ear
Synonyms
WEAK
improvise make it up as one goes along

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Part of the skill involved is being able to think on one’s feet and make those objections in a timely and accurate way to preserve them for appeal.

From Slate ● May 31, 2024

It is best to jot down bullet points and remain flexible enough to think on one's feet, says Fox.

From Nature ● Feb. 6, 2013

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