on crutches

idiom

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

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But the most telling — and worrisome — sight Tuesday night was captain Jared Spurgeon leaving the dressing room on crutches, with a big brace over his right leg. Joe Smith, The Athletic, 31 Dec. 2024 Some hopped slowly on crutches and others wore flip-flops, while a few even walked barefoot. Astha Rajvanshi, NBC News, 27 Jan. 2025 Dean left Sunday night’s game against the Green Bay Packers on crutches after suffering a left-knee injury in the second quarter. Ryan Gaydos, Fox News, 13 Jan. 2025 Much of it is right there on the screen, from wrestling to lifting to weighted runs — often on crutches, as Robles was born without a right leg. Jack Smart, People.com, 18 Jan. 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 13 Mar. 2025.

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