Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
on-the-wrong-foot
idiom
/ɑn ðə rɔŋ fʊt/
Definition
At a disadvantage or in an unexpected difficult situation.
Examples
- Starting the meeting without the agenda left us on the wrong foot.
- She was on the wrong foot when her colleague asked her a surprise question.
- The sudden change in plans put him on the wrong foot.
Meaning
To be placed in a situation where one is unprepared or caught off guard, making it challenging to respond effectively.
Synonyms
- Off balance
- At a disadvantage
- Unprepared
