front foot

American

noun

a foot measured along the front of a lot.

Etymology

Origin of front foot

An Americanism dating back to 1805–15

Example Sentences

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NS&I needed to "get on the front foot" to restore investor and savers' confidence, she added.

From BBC

“This time, we’re on our front foot.”

From The Wall Street Journal

"In regards to, we weren't playing rugby on the front foot because of how well they defended, I thought they were excellent in contact and set-piece."

From BBC

Straining against his chain, turning and trying to get farther and farther, he reached as far as he could with the middle toe on his right front foot, the claw going out as far as possible.

From Literature

England captain Brook, on his 27th birthday, started brightly but fell for 14 off seven balls when he got stuck on the front foot and was deceived by a flighted delivery.

From Barron's

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