What does “alight on his feet” mean?
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In Oxford Dictionary, under 'alight', it says:
- on fire
•A cigarette set the dry grass alight.
- (formal) (of faces or eyes) showing a feeling of happiness or excitement
•The children’s faces were alight with enthusiasm.
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What does "alight on his feet" mean in this sentence?
It's a relieve that the soccer player was alight on his feet.
meaning
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In Oxford Dictionary, under 'alight', it says:
- on fire
•A cigarette set the dry grass alight.
- (formal) (of faces or eyes) showing a feeling of happiness or excitement
•The children’s faces were alight with enthusiasm.
.................................................
What does "alight on his feet" mean in this sentence?
It's a relieve that the soccer player was alight on his feet.
meaning
edited Mar 30 at 16:30
JJJ
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asked Mar 30 at 16:14
RubyRuby
132
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There are several errors. "It's a relief that the soccer player was light on his feet." reads correctly. Light on his feet would mean he is agile and quick.
– W.E.
Mar 30 at 16:16
or still upright on his feet
– lbf
Mar 30 at 16:22
Oh, thank you! ..........
– Ruby
Mar 30 at 16:23
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In Oxford Dictionary, under 'alight', it says:
- on fire
•A cigarette set the dry grass alight.
- (formal) (of faces or eyes) showing a feeling of happiness or excitement
•The children’s faces were alight with enthusiasm.
.................................................
What does "alight on his feet" mean in this sentence?
It's a relieve that the soccer player was alight on his feet.
meaning
edited Mar 30 at 16:30
JJJ
6,222102646
asked Mar 30 at 16:14
RubyRuby
132
In Oxford Dictionary, under 'alight', it says:
- on fire
•A cigarette set the dry grass alight.
- (formal) (of faces or eyes) showing a feeling of happiness or excitement
•The children’s faces were alight with enthusiasm.
.................................................
What does "alight on his feet" mean in this sentence?
It's a relieve that the soccer player was alight on his feet.
meaning
meaning
edited Mar 30 at 16:30
JJJ
6,222102646
asked Mar 30 at 16:14
RubyRuby
132
edited Mar 30 at 16:30
JJJ
6,222102646
asked Mar 30 at 16:14
RubyRuby
132
edited Mar 30 at 16:30
JJJ
6,222102646
edited Mar 30 at 16:30
JJJ
6,222102646
edited Mar 30 at 16:30
JJJ
6,222102646
6,222102646
asked Mar 30 at 16:14
RubyRuby
132
asked Mar 30 at 16:14
RubyRuby
132
asked Mar 30 at 16:14
RubyRuby
132
132
6
There are several errors. "It's a relief that the soccer player was light on his feet." reads correctly. Light on his feet would mean he is agile and quick.
– W.E.
Mar 30 at 16:16
or still upright on his feet
– lbf
Mar 30 at 16:22
Oh, thank you! ..........
– Ruby
Mar 30 at 16:23
add a comment |
6
There are several errors. "It's a relief that the soccer player was light on his feet." reads correctly. Light on his feet would mean he is agile and quick.
– W.E.
Mar 30 at 16:16
or still upright on his feet
– lbf
Mar 30 at 16:22
Oh, thank you! ..........
– Ruby
Mar 30 at 16:23
6
6
There are several errors. "It's a relief that the soccer player was light on his feet." reads correctly. Light on his feet would mean he is agile and quick.
– W.E.
Mar 30 at 16:16
There are several errors. "It's a relief that the soccer player was light on his feet." reads correctly. Light on his feet would mean he is agile and quick.
– W.E.
Mar 30 at 16:16
or still upright on his feet
– lbf
Mar 30 at 16:22
or still upright on his feet
– lbf
Mar 30 at 16:22
Oh, thank you! ..........
– Ruby
Mar 30 at 16:23
Oh, thank you! ..........
– Ruby
Mar 30 at 16:23
add a comment |
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There are several other answers that are misunderstanding the meaning of OP's sentence.
As I stated in my comment, there are two errors here. Alight is not correct. Alight has a totally different meaning. Relieve is not correct. Correcting the sentence results in:
"It's a relief that the soccer player was light on his feet."
Even this sounds a little awkward to me.
Light-footed is an adjective meaning "moving gracefully and nimbly", per Merriam-Webster. A clear, concise rewriting of the sentence results in:
"It's a relief the soccer player is light-footed."
answered Mar 30 at 19:40
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I think it's been used as an adjective, and as W.E. said, the relieve is an error, should be relief.
It's a relief, that the soccer player was alight, on his feet.
It can be like this, alight and on are not as word group here.
It's better if you can provide the context here.
From Collins dictionary :
adjective
If someone's eyes are alight or if their face is alight, the expression in their eyes or on their face shows that they are feeling a strong emotion such as excitement or happiness.
She paused and turned, her face alight with happiness.
From wiktionary :
Adjective
2. (figuratively) Lit; on fire, burning.
Her face was alight with happiness.
Examples:
His glassy eyes and his ashy face were alight in an instant with pleasure, gratitude, gladness, welcome: ...
from Final P.S. by M.T by Mark Twain
Madeline came hurrying out of the house, her face alight, her hair disorderly, and ran to her brothers.
from The Winds of War by Herman Wouk
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There are several other answers that are misunderstanding the meaning of OP's sentence.
As I stated in my comment, there are two errors here. Alight is not correct. Alight has a totally different meaning. Relieve is not correct. Correcting the sentence results in:
"It's a relief that the soccer player was light on his feet."
Even this sounds a little awkward to me.
Light-footed is an adjective meaning "moving gracefully and nimbly", per Merriam-Webster. A clear, concise rewriting of the sentence results in:
"It's a relief the soccer player is light-footed."
answered Mar 30 at 19:40
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There are several other answers that are misunderstanding the meaning of OP's sentence.
As I stated in my comment, there are two errors here. Alight is not correct. Alight has a totally different meaning. Relieve is not correct. Correcting the sentence results in:
"It's a relief that the soccer player was light on his feet."
Even this sounds a little awkward to me.
Light-footed is an adjective meaning "moving gracefully and nimbly", per Merriam-Webster. A clear, concise rewriting of the sentence results in:
"It's a relief the soccer player is light-footed."
answered Mar 30 at 19:40
W.E.W.E.
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There are several other answers that are misunderstanding the meaning of OP's sentence.
As I stated in my comment, there are two errors here. Alight is not correct. Alight has a totally different meaning. Relieve is not correct. Correcting the sentence results in:
"It's a relief that the soccer player was light on his feet."
Even this sounds a little awkward to me.
Light-footed is an adjective meaning "moving gracefully and nimbly", per Merriam-Webster. A clear, concise rewriting of the sentence results in:
"It's a relief the soccer player is light-footed."
answered Mar 30 at 19:40
W.E.W.E.
1057
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There are several other answers that are misunderstanding the meaning of OP's sentence.
As I stated in my comment, there are two errors here. Alight is not correct. Alight has a totally different meaning. Relieve is not correct. Correcting the sentence results in:
"It's a relief that the soccer player was light on his feet."
Even this sounds a little awkward to me.
Light-footed is an adjective meaning "moving gracefully and nimbly", per Merriam-Webster. A clear, concise rewriting of the sentence results in:
"It's a relief the soccer player is light-footed."
answered Mar 30 at 19:40
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I think it's been used as an adjective, and as W.E. said, the relieve is an error, should be relief.
It's a relief, that the soccer player was alight, on his feet.
It can be like this, alight and on are not as word group here.
It's better if you can provide the context here.
From Collins dictionary :
adjective
If someone's eyes are alight or if their face is alight, the expression in their eyes or on their face shows that they are feeling a strong emotion such as excitement or happiness.
She paused and turned, her face alight with happiness.
From wiktionary :
Adjective
2. (figuratively) Lit; on fire, burning.
Her face was alight with happiness.
Examples:
His glassy eyes and his ashy face were alight in an instant with pleasure, gratitude, gladness, welcome: ...
from Final P.S. by M.T by Mark Twain
Madeline came hurrying out of the house, her face alight, her hair disorderly, and ran to her brothers.
from The Winds of War by Herman Wouk
answered Mar 30 at 16:38
TiwTiw
1025
add a comment |
I think it's been used as an adjective, and as W.E. said, the relieve is an error, should be relief.
It's a relief, that the soccer player was alight, on his feet.
It can be like this, alight and on are not as word group here.
It's better if you can provide the context here.
From Collins dictionary :
adjective
If someone's eyes are alight or if their face is alight, the expression in their eyes or on their face shows that they are feeling a strong emotion such as excitement or happiness.
She paused and turned, her face alight with happiness.
From wiktionary :
Adjective
2. (figuratively) Lit; on fire, burning.
Her face was alight with happiness.
Examples:
His glassy eyes and his ashy face were alight in an instant with pleasure, gratitude, gladness, welcome: ...
from Final P.S. by M.T by Mark Twain
Madeline came hurrying out of the house, her face alight, her hair disorderly, and ran to her brothers.
from The Winds of War by Herman Wouk
answered Mar 30 at 16:38
TiwTiw
1025
add a comment |
I think it's been used as an adjective, and as W.E. said, the relieve is an error, should be relief.
It's a relief, that the soccer player was alight, on his feet.
It can be like this, alight and on are not as word group here.
It's better if you can provide the context here.
From Collins dictionary :
adjective
If someone's eyes are alight or if their face is alight, the expression in their eyes or on their face shows that they are feeling a strong emotion such as excitement or happiness.
She paused and turned, her face alight with happiness.
From wiktionary :
Adjective
2. (figuratively) Lit; on fire, burning.
Her face was alight with happiness.
Examples:
His glassy eyes and his ashy face were alight in an instant with pleasure, gratitude, gladness, welcome: ...
from Final P.S. by M.T by Mark Twain
Madeline came hurrying out of the house, her face alight, her hair disorderly, and ran to her brothers.
from The Winds of War by Herman Wouk
answered Mar 30 at 16:38
TiwTiw
1025
I think it's been used as an adjective, and as W.E. said, the relieve is an error, should be relief.
It's a relief, that the soccer player was alight, on his feet.
It can be like this, alight and on are not as word group here.
It's better if you can provide the context here.
From Collins dictionary :
adjective
If someone's eyes are alight or if their face is alight, the expression in their eyes or on their face shows that they are feeling a strong emotion such as excitement or happiness.
She paused and turned, her face alight with happiness.
From wiktionary :
Adjective
2. (figuratively) Lit; on fire, burning.
Her face was alight with happiness.
Examples:
His glassy eyes and his ashy face were alight in an instant with pleasure, gratitude, gladness, welcome: ...
from Final P.S. by M.T by Mark Twain
Madeline came hurrying out of the house, her face alight, her hair disorderly, and ran to her brothers.
from The Winds of War by Herman Wouk
answered Mar 30 at 16:38
TiwTiw
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answered Mar 30 at 16:38
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There are several errors. "It's a relief that the soccer player was light on his feet." reads correctly. Light on his feet would mean he is agile and quick.
– W.E.
Mar 30 at 16:16
or still upright on his feet
– lbf
Mar 30 at 16:22
Oh, thank you! ..........
– Ruby
Mar 30 at 16:23