Quote
1. Quote - Listen to the quote and guess what the slang means.
“When the Korean economy was just trying to get back on its feet after the war, having parks was a luxury.”
Former president of South Korea, Lee Myung-bak, talking about recovering after war. (BrainyQuote)
Definition
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become independent again after a difficult period
2. Use - Learn how the slang is used.
Have you ever broken a bone? Or had someone you loved break up with you? There are times in life when it feels like we will never be okay again. But, the truth is, as long as we are alive, we will always be okay. When you get hurt, you simply need to get back on your feet.
To get back on one’s feet means to get better after a tough experience. It is very sad when people get really sick, but all they can do is get back on their feet and keep on living their lives. Life can be very hard, but we always must keep moving forward.
Former president of South Korea, Lee Myung-bak said that when Korea was getting back on its feet after war, even a small thing like a city park was incredibly nice to have. He thinks that it is important to keep trying to be better, even when things are really bad.
How do you get back on your feet after you have been hurt?
Examples
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“I work at a place that helps women get back on their feet after divorce.”
“My grandfather was seriously ill, but he was back on his feet very quickly.”
“If you fail at first, get back on your feet and try it again.”