on crutches

idiom

: using crutches to walk
I was on crutches for six weeks after I broke my leg.

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According to Andriy Kovalenko, Head of Ukraine’s Center for Countering Disinformation speaking to RBC-Ukraine, troops on crutches are be sent forward to attract fire and reveal the firing positions of Ukrainian forces. David Hambling, Forbes.com, 6 May 2025 In an interview with Global News Canada, Johansen, on crutches, remembered his late wife. Liza Esquibias, People.com, 1 May 2025 Gabriel was seen on crutches at the Emirates on Wednesday during their 3-0 Champions League quarter-final victory over Real Madrid. James McNicholas, New York Times, 9 Apr. 2025 Have had hip surgeries & gotten around on crutches for several months. Devlina Sarkar, MSNBC Newsweek, 9 Apr. 2025 See All Example Sentences for on crutches

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“On crutches.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/on%20crutches. Accessed 23 May. 2025.

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