front foot
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of front foot
An Americanism dating back to 1805–15
Example Sentences
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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 is poised to end a volatile week on the front foot.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 3, 2026
Hearts and Celtic are now on the front foot.
From BBC ● Apr. 26, 2026
NS&I needed to "get on the front foot" to restore investor and savers' confidence, she added.
From BBC ● Mar. 26, 2026
Stella rubs her right front foot against the wall.
From "The One and Only Ivan" by Katherine Applegate
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