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Pructus Posted 12 years ago
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Rose to his feet

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"He rose on his feet" and "He rose to his feet" means the same thing, means that he stood up?
  

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pructus "He rose on his feet" and "He rose to his feet" means the same thing, means that he stood up? I suppose so, but the first seems quite wrong to me.

  • pructus "He rose on his feet" and "He rose to his feet" means the same thing, means that he stood up?
  • I suppose so, but the first seems quite wrong to me.
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pructus"He rose on his feet" and "He rose to his feet" means the same thing, means that he stood up?
I suppose so, but the first seems quite wrong to me.
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pructus"He rose to his feet"
This is the only version I know. It is more dramatic, with the expectation that he will give a speech, take an oath, or applaud.
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I see... I see...
Thanks for the input, Mister Micawber!!
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I see... I see...
Thanks for the information, Alphecca Stars!!

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