Meaning of the word "think on your feet" in English

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think on your feet

US /θɪŋk ɑn jʊər fiːt/
UK /θɪŋk ɑn jʊər fiːt/
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Idiom

1.

to be able to think and react quickly, especially in an unexpected situation

Example:
A good salesperson needs to be able to think on their feet.
When the unexpected question came, she had to think on her feet to give a suitable answer.
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