on the wrong foot
prep_phrase1
Especially In a state of misunderstanding or inadvertent poor relationship with someone.
In expressions such as 'start off on the wrong foot'
- 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.
- Antonyms
- on the right foot
- Related terms
- wrong-foot, start off on the wrong foot