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the boot is on the other foot en · X

Pronunciation

  • (Southern-England) audio

Meanings

  1. (alt-of, alternative) Alternative form of the shoe is on the other foot.
    • The appointment of Huw Merriman as Minister for Rail and HS2 means the boot is on the other foot for the former chairman of the influential House of Commons Transport Select Committee (TSC). 2022 November 16, Mel Holley, “Network News: Settling rail disputes the priority for new Rail Minister”, in RAIL, number 970, page 10: