on the front foot

English

Adverb

on the front foot (not comparable)

1. (idiomatic) In a dominant position.
   • 2011 January 15, Sam Sheringham, “Chelsea 4 - 3 Blackburn Rovers”, BBC:

     Chelsea saw out the half firmly on the front foot and had three further chances to take the lead.

Antonyms

• on the back foot