front foot
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of front foot
An Americanism dating back to 1805–15
Example Sentences
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Sri Lanka could not put him under any pressure as he scored freely off both front foot and back, and either side of the wicket, with nine boundaries and a six in his 108-ball knock.
From BBC
And she started 2026 on the front foot - reaching the semi-finals in Auckland before a run to the Hobart International final, where she lost to Italy's Elisabetta Cocciaretto.
From BBC
Burrows announced his candidacy earlier in January, saying that under his leadership the UUP would be "clear, credible and on the front foot".
From BBC
Hato, 19, made inverted runs into attacking midfield positions when Chelsea were on the front foot, found himself in dangerous areas and ultimately capitalised.
From BBC
China’s tech sector is on the front foot again.
From MarketWatch
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