He's so busy, he usually has lunch on the hoof.
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On the hoof — Hoof Hoof, v. i. 1. To walk as cattle. [R.] William Scott. [1913 Webster] 2. To be on a tramp; to foot. [Slang, U.S.] [1913 Webster] {To hoof it}, to foot it. {On the hoof}, of cattle, standing (on the hoof); not slaughtered. {beef on the hoof},… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
on the hoof — phrasal 1. of meat animals : living, liveweight 10 cents a pound on the hoof on the hoof meat is supplied National Geographic 2. of persons : in ordinary … Useful english dictionary
on the hoof — 1) while you are doing something else, especially going from one place to another We can grab some lunch on the hoof. 2) if you make a decision on the hoof, you do so without thinking about it carefully first 3) not yet killed for eating beef on… … English dictionary
on the hoof — If you decide something on the hoof, you do it without planning, responding to events as they happen … The small dictionary of idiomes
on the hoof — ► on the hoof 1) (of livestock) not yet slaughtered. 2) informal without great thought or preparation. Main Entry: ↑hoof … English terms dictionary
on the hoof — phrasal of a meat animal before butchering ; living < 90¢ a pound on the hoof > … New Collegiate Dictionary
on the hoof — If you decide something on the hoof, you do it without planning, responding to events as they happen. (Dorking School Dictionary) … English Idioms & idiomatic expressions
pad the hoof — phrasal slang chiefly Brit : to travel on foot : tramp or trudge along or off or away * * * pad the hoof (slang) To walk, trudge • • • Main Entry: ↑pad … Useful english dictionary
beef on the hoof — Hoof Hoof, v. i. 1. To walk as cattle. [R.] William Scott. [1913 Webster] 2. To be on a tramp; to foot. [Slang, U.S.] [1913 Webster] {To hoof it}, to foot it. {On the hoof}, of cattle, standing (on the hoof); not slaughtered. {beef on the hoof},… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
To beat the hoof — Beat Beat (b[=e]t), v. t. [imp. {Beat}; p. p. {Beat}, {Beaten}; p. pr. & vb. n. {Beating}.] [OE. beaten, beten, AS. be[ a]tan; akin to Icel. bauta, OHG. b[=o]zan. Cf. 1st {Butt}, {Button}.] 1. To strike repeatedly; to lay repeated blows upon; as … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
