Wrong foot meaning
What does the saying 'Wrong foot' mean?
Idiom: Wrong foot
Meaning:
If you start something on the wrong foot, you start badly.
Country: International English |
Subject Area: Body and bodily functions |
Usage Type: Both or All Words Used
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