on foot
/ɒn fʊt/
Meaning
By walking rather than using a vehicle like a car, bus, or bicycle. It is a common way to describe your method of transportation when you travel by walking.
Examples
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The hotel is very close, so we can easily get there on foot.
The hotel is very close, so we can easily get there on foot.
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She decided to explore the historic center of the city on foot.
She decided to explore the historic center of the city on foot.
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Since my car broke down, I had to travel to work on foot.
Since my car broke down, I had to travel to work on foot.
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It takes about twenty minutes to reach the station on foot.
It takes about twenty minutes to reach the station on foot.
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The police officer patrolled the busy shopping street on foot.
The police officer patrolled the busy shopping street on foot.
Common Mistakes
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✗ I went to the supermarket by foot.
✓ I went to the supermarket on foot.
While we say 'by car' or 'by bus', the correct preposition for walking is always 'on foot'.
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✗ We decided to go on feet because it was a nice day.
✓ We decided to go on foot because it was a nice day.
The expression is always singular ('foot'), even though we walk using both feet.
Related Expressions
Practice
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Is the restaurant close enough to reach ___, or should we take a taxi?
💡 By walking.
Show answer
on foot
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They spent the entire afternoon exploring the ancient ruins ___.
💡 Walking around.
Show answer
on foot