English Dictionary

on all fours

adv

(idiomatic) On one's hands and knees. / (idiomatic, often followed by "with") In a manner which is similar in nature or effect to something else; consistently.

The toddler crawled on all fours across the room.

意味（1）

(idiomatic) On one's hands and knees.

A bulky form was seen rising aft, and began marching on all fours with the movements of some big cautious beast.

意味（2）

(idiomatic, often followed by "with") In a manner which is similar in nature or effect to something else; consistently.

The paternal longing ran on all fours with her own desire.