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Meaning of on the wrong foot | Babel Free

Noun CEFR C2

Definitions

In a state of misunderstanding or inadvertent poor relationship with someone.
especially
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.

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