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Meaning of on the wrong foot | Babel Free

Noun CEFR C2

Definitions

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

Examples

“My relationship with my neighbours started off on the wrong foot, but we're very close⟳ now.”
“In this legal battle we were on the wrong foot from the start⟳.”

CEFR level

C2
Mastery
This word is part of the CEFR C2 vocabulary — mastery level.
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See also

on the wrong side of history on the wrong side of the blanket on the wrong track on thin ice on this score on threes

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