Wrong-foot Definition

rôŋfyo͝ot
verb
To confuse or disconcert so as to make less able to act or respond effectively, reasonably, etc.
Webster's New World

(tennis) To play the ball in an unexpected direction, forcing the opponent to change direction suddenly.

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To catch someone off balance.

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To place someone at a tactical disadvantage.

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Alternative form of wrongfoot.
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Wrong-foot Sentence Examples

  • He is trying to wrong-foot all those who oppose 90-days detention to prove that only he is tough on terrorism.

  • I like to drift out wide and use my pace to wrong-foot opponents.

  • Always trying to wrong-foot the audience, and mostly succeeding.

  • You will end up meeting with the person who is chosen for you, you don't want to start off on the wrong foot by not living up to what you said on the online form.

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