on the wrong foot

短语

释义与例句

phr.
  1. 1.

    In a state of misunderstanding or inadvertent poor relationship with someone.

    My relationship with my neighbours started off on the wrong foot, but we're very close now.

  2. 2.

    In a disadvantaged situation, or following a mistaken course of action.

    In this legal battle we were on the wrong foot from the start.