on the wrong foot
English edit
Prepositional phrase edit
- (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.
- 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 edit
See also edit
- wrong-foot
- start off on the wrong foot (translation hub)