on crutches

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Describing the state of needing to use crutches to walk.

crutchPREPOSITION + crutch

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Examples (10)

  • After the accident, he is now on crutches.
  • I was on crutches for six weeks after my knee surgery.
  • If the sprain is bad, you might be on crutches for a while.
  • How long will she have to be on crutches?
  • The football player was seen hobbling on crutches after the game.
  • Navigating the crowded subway on crutches is a real challenge.
  • He has been on crutches ever since he fell down the stairs.
  • Although she was on crutches, she still managed to attend every class.
  • The detective, still on crutches from his last case, arrived at the crime scene.
  • I saw my neighbor on crutches this morning; I hope he's okay.