think on your feet
US /θɪŋk ɑn jʊər fiːt/
UK /θɪŋk ɑn jʊər fiːt/
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臨機応変に考える, 即座に判断する, 素早く対応する
to be able to think and react quickly, especially in an unexpected situation
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A good salesperson needs to be able to think on their feet.
優秀な営業担当者は臨機応変に考える能力が必要です。
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When the unexpected question came, she had to think on her feet to give a suitable answer.
予期せぬ質問が来たとき、彼女は適切な答えを出すために臨機応変に考える必要があった。