on foot
prepositional phrase.prepositional phrase. by walking rather than using a car, bus, or bike.
prepositional phrase. by means of walking; functions as an adverbial of manner. It is a fixed prepositional phrase that does not take an article.
We decided to explore the city on foot.
Since the streets in the old town are very narrow, the best way to see the sights is on foot.
The rugged terrain proved impassable for vehicles, forcing the rescue team to proceed on foot despite the worsening weather conditions.
always used with the preposition 'on' and the singular 'foot'.
contrast with 'by car' or 'by bus'; learners often try to say 'by foot' because of the pattern for vehicles, so highlighting the 'on' is essential.
I went to the shop by foot.I went to the shop on foot.English uses 'by' for vehicles (by car, by train) but 'on' for walking (on foot).
Last updated July 31, 2026