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on the wrong foot en · ADP

Meanings

  1. (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.
  2. 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

on the right foot

Relateds

start off on the wrong foot · wrong-foot