Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

on the right foot

Word Rarity Uncommon

Frequency: Zipf frequency 4.83 in modern English

Syllables: on the right -foot
IPA

24

Scrabble Score

14

Letters

2

Syllables

9

Unique Chars

Meaning

prep_phrase

In a strong or advantageous position, or following a successful course of action.

Example Sentences

"This season, the team needs to be on the right foot from the outset."

Phrases

start off on the right foot

Antonyms

on the wrong foot

Questions

What does on the right foot mean?: In a strong or advantageous position, or following a successful course of action.

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