front foot
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of front foot
An Americanism dating back to 1805–15
Example Sentences
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—Gold is poised to end a volatile week on the front foot.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jul. 3, 2026
His style will get the team back on the front foot and he has charisma and authority.
From BBC • Jun. 28, 2026
Prof Gina Neff, head of the Minderoo Centre for Technology and Democracy at the University of Cambridge, said the meeting was a way for the government to appear "on the front foot" with the situation.
From BBC • Apr. 15, 2026
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 • Feb. 22, 2026
I kick the overturned tub toward her other front foot.
From "Water for Elephants" by Sara Gruen
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