wrong-foot

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Synonyms: wrong foot, wrongfoot, wrong-foots, wrong font

Antonyms: wrong foot, wrongfoot, wrong-foots, wrong font

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Verb

1. {{lb|en|sports}} To cause a competitor to move or put weight on the wrong foot, as by making an unexpected move.
2. {{lb|en|transitive|by extension}} To [[catch]] (someone) [[off balance]], [[off guard]]; to [[surprise]].
3. {{lb|en|transitive|by extension}} To [[place]] (someone) at a [[tactical]] [[disadvantage]].

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