on the wrong foot

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Prepositional phrase

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on the wrong foot

  1. (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.
  2. In a disadvantaged situation, or following a mistaken course of action.
    In this legal battle we were on the wrong foot from the start.

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