wrongfoot

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wrongfoot verb

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.

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wrong foot side-foot flat-foot get off on the right foot back-heel wrong take foot-slog jack boot jack-boot mismaneuvre face-plant cross-kick make the wrong turn at albuquerque shoe-horn break one's stride head butt

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