on the hoof
idiomPart ofhooves
on the hoof — idiom
1. While still alive and walking — used especially to describe meat that has not be
1.idiom
Definition
While still alive and walking — used especially to describe meat that has not been slaughtered yet; also used informally to mean done quickly without much planning.
Example
The farmer sold the cattle on the hoof rather than processing the meat himself.
Jack made a rough budget on the hoof while waiting for the bus to arrive.