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  1. 05-Nov-2003, 11:34 #1
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    Hi
    What do we say: go by foot or go on foot?

    Thanks
  2. 05-Nov-2003, 15:24 #2
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    I think you should say:

    to go on foot

    I think this is an exception 8)
  3. 05-Nov-2003, 15:46 #3
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    On foot, definitely.
  4. 05-Nov-2003, 18:49 #4
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    You can go by train or go by bus, but you go on foot.

    :)

    English Idioms
    http://www.usingenglish.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=1697

    Brief Verse (Couplets)
    http://www.usingenglish.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=1579

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  5. 05-Nov-2003, 19:58 #5
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    Thank you very much for the answers and for the useful links.

    abrilsp
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    You're welcome.

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