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"on foot" vs "by foot"



 
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"on foot" vs "by foot" Mon Aug 27, 2007 23:20 pm  "on foot" vs "by foot"		  
Hello,

Issues:
1. Both "on foot" and "by foot" are correct I think, while "on/by feet" isn't correct. Please confirm this issue.
2. Is there any difference betwen the use or meaning of "on foot" and "by foot"

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"on foot" vs "by foot" Tue Aug 28, 2007 6:40 am  "on foot" vs "by foot"		  
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1-- I hereby confirm your statement.
2-- I see none.
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"on foot" vs "by foot" Tue Aug 28, 2007 11:04 am  "on foot" vs "by foot"		  
jon wrote:
2. Is there any difference betwen the use or meaning of "on foot" and "by foot"
The main difference I see is this:
'On foot' would be the more commonly used expression.
'By' is more commonly used to talk about a means of transport (i.e. train, car, boat, plane, etc).
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"on foot" vs "by foot" Tue Aug 28, 2007 18:45 pm  "on foot" vs "by foot"		  
I have always heard "on foot" myself.
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