on foot

Via shoe leather

On foot means walking rather than riding in a vehicle or on an animal: We explored the old city on foot, The soldiers traveled on foot through the mountains.

The phrase emphasizes the physical act of walking as the mode of transportation, often implying slower pace or greater effort than alternatives.

Related

hiking · strolling · nature walks · errands · pilgrimage · sauntering · walking tour · journey · long haul · wandering · marching · trekking · cross country · striding · sightseeing · jogging · boots · shoe leather

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Opposites
mode of transportation

on footmotorized

Equipped with engine propulsion

chauffeured · driving · flying · on wheels · mechanized

speed/efficiency of travel

on footrapid transit

Urban public rail system

Family

on, foot, footing, footed, underfoot, afoot, web-footed, forefoot, sure-footed

Familiarity
Top 10,000
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Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G