on the wrong foot
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English
[edit]Prepositional phrase
[edit]- (especially in expressions such as 'start off on the wrong foot') In a state of misunderstanding or inadvertent poor relationship with someone.
- My relationship with my neighbours started off on the wrong foot, but we're very close now.
- In a disadvantaged situation, or following a mistaken course of action.
- In this legal battle we were on the wrong foot from the start.
Antonyms
[edit]See also
[edit]- wrong-foot
- start off on the wrong foot (translation hub)