on the hoof

su due piedi, senza preparazione

Fatto man mano che la situazione si evolve, senza un’attenta preparazione o pianificazione.

In inglese semplice: Done as a situation develops, without careful planning or preparation.

• We made the decision on the hoof.
• She wrote her speech on the hoof during the journey.
• Too much policy is being made on the hoof.

Sinonimi: on the fly, spontaneously, without preparation

Espressioni comuni: decide on the hoof, policy on the hoof, plan on the hoof

vivo, in piedi

Descrive animali da allevamento ancora vivi, non ancora macellati per la carne.

In inglese semplice: Describing farm animals that are still alive and have not been killed for meat.

• The farmer sells cattle on the hoof.
• Their price depends on their weight on the hoof.
• We bought the sheep on the hoof at the market.

Sinonimi: live

Contrari: slaughtered

Espressioni comuni: cattle on the hoof, sold on the hoof, on the hoof weight

camminando, in piedi

Mentre si sta in piedi, si cammina o si corre, anziché stare seduti.

In inglese semplice: While standing, walking, or running, rather than sitting down.

• We ate lunch on the hoof.
• She had breakfast on the hoof while walking to work.
• I often drink my coffee on the hoof.

Sinonimi: on foot, on the move

Espressioni comuni: eat on the hoof, lunch on the hoof, talk on the hoof

in carne e ossa, funzionante

Vivo e presente come persona o animale reale, oppure funzionante e utilizzabile.

In inglese semplice: Alive and present as a real person or animal, or working and usable.

• That lively horse is pure energy on the hoof.
• Our oldest neighbour is history on the hoof.
• With all her experience, she's wisdom on the hoof.

Sinonimi: alive, in living form, operational

Contrari: dead

Espressioni comuni: wisdom on the hoof, history on the hoof, talent on the hoof