front foot
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of front foot
An Americanism dating back to 1805–15
Example Sentences
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As you punch the opposite arm, shift 60% of your weight forward into the front foot.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 18, 2026
They were the worst version of themselves at the worst time, which was so weird from a team that had been on its front foot from the first whistle against Paraguay.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 7, 2026
Gold was poised to end a volatile week on the front foot after cooler-than-expected U.S. jobs data eased investors’ rate-hike expectations.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 6, 2026
Thomson said the highly specialised genetic research at the CVR provides a huge advantage in diagnosing all existing and emerging viruses, as well as being on the front foot on how to treat them.
From BBC ● May 14, 2026
His right front foot was twisted and shriveled.
From "Where the Red Fern Grows" by Wilson Rawls
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