DictionaryAI

wrong-foot

Short definition from Wiktionary

Verb

  1. To cause a competitor to move or put weight on the wrong foot, as by making an unexpected move.
  2. To cause a competitor to move or put weight on the wrong foot, as by making an unexpected move: To play the ball in an unexpected direction, forcing (the opponent) to change direction suddenly.
  3. To catch (someone) off balance, off guard; to surprise.
  4. To place (someone) at a tactical disadvantage.
  5. Alternative form of wrong-foot.

We haven’t written up wrong-foot yet: Simple and Standard meanings, examples and a quiz.