wrong-foot Meaning & Definition
What Does Wrong-Foot Mean?
Wrong-Foot is used as a verb meaning 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. It is also used to mean To play the ball in an unexpected direction, forcing (the opponent) to change direction suddenly.
Wrong-Foot Definition (Verb)
- 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.
- To play the ball in an unexpected direction, forcing (the opponent) to change direction suddenly.
- To catch (someone) off balance, off guard; to surprise.
- To place (someone) at a tactical disadvantage.
Verb
- (by extension) To catch (someone) off balance, off guard.
- (by extension) To place (someone) at a tactical disadvantage.
Synonyms of Wrong-Foot
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Wrong-foot synonyms and antonyms →Word Forms & Grammar
wrong-foot (third-person singular simple present wrong-foots, present participle wrong-footing, simple past and past participle wrong-footed)