front foot
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of front foot
An Americanism dating back to 1805–15
Example Sentences
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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
"We have to be on the front foot and if we win six games then we will have something at the end of the season," Rohl added.
From BBC • Apr. 4, 2026
"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 • Mar. 6, 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
Chase noticed the elephant had chains around her left front foot and right rear foot.
From "Storm Runners" by Roland Smith
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