on the other foot
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That would seem like an obvious point if you put the shoe on the other foot: I had a great trip to Vietnam earlier this year.
From Slate ● Jun. 25, 2026
Banks could be caught on the other foot if market conditions change and Argentina can’t sell new bonds or find other funds to repay them.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 20, 2025
Spool on a year, and the boot is thoroughly on the other foot.
From BBC ● Jul. 21, 2025
Now the shoe will be on the other foot.
From Los Angeles Times ● Feb. 11, 2025
Colin shrugged and started hopping on the other foot.
From "A Monster of a Mystery (The Hardy Boys: Secret Files, #5)" by Franklin W. Dixon
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