English Explanatory Dictionary

on the wrong foot

English dictionary entry

Meanings

prep_phrase
  1. In a state of misunderstanding or inadvertent poor relationship with someone.
  2. In a disadvantaged situation, or following a mistaken course of action.

Word forms

on the wrong foot

Antonyms

on the right foot

Related words

wrong-foot start off on the wrong foot
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