Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
on-the-right-foot
idiom
/ɒn ðə raɪt fʊt/
Definition
To start something in a positive or favorable way.
Examples
- I woke up early and had a nutritious breakfast, so I felt like I started the day on the right foot.
- Meeting with the team before the project kickoff helped us get started on the right foot.
Meaning
The phrase ‘on the right foot’ refers to beginning a task or relationship positively or with good intentions, often used in the context of starting a day or an endeavor successfully.
Synonyms
- on a positive note
- starting well
- beginning positively
