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on foot

Idioms  

  1. Walking or running, not using a vehicle. For example, There's no road to the lodge; we have to get there on foot. [c. 1300] Also see hoof it; on one's feet; on the right foot.

Example Sentences

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They then remove the skis, placing them in their backpack, and continue climbing on foot.

From BBC

But today the crossing is closed to traffic and travellers pull their luggage across on foot.

From Barron's

He’d seen lots of people on bicycles—they lived near a college and the students mostly rode bikes to class—and he’d seen other cars, and some people on foot.

From Literature

Since Jeremy's bike was broken, he had to go to the library on foot.

From Literature

DHS officials have disputed that characterization, saying the father fled on foot and that an agent stayed with Liam for his safety.

From Salon

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