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wrong-foot definition

wrong-foot (rôŋ′fo̵ot′)

transitive verb

Chiefly Brit. to confuse or disconcert so as to make less able to act or respond effectively, reasonably, etc.

Etymology: < the practice in sports of causing an opponent to put weight on the wrong foot

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