wrongfoot

verb

Meaning

To play the ball in an unexpected direction, forcing (the opponent) to change direction suddenly.
(by extension) To catch (someone) off balance, off guard.
(by extension) To place (someone) at a tactical disadvantage.

Etymology / origin

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Related words

wrong foot(English)side-foot(English)flat-foot(English)get off on the right foot(English)back-heel(English)wrong take(English)foot-slog(English)jack boot(English)

Descendant words

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Sources

DictionaryAPI.dev English dictionary data

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