Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

the boot is on the other foot

Word Rarity Uncommon

Frequency: Zipf frequency 4.10 in modern English

Syllables: the -boot is on the other -foot
IPA

37

Scrabble Score

23

Letters

3

Syllables

10

Unique Chars

Meaning

phrase

Alternative form of the shoe is on the other foot.

Example Sentences

"The appointment of Huw Merriman as Minister for Rail and HS2 means the boot is on the other foot for the former chairman of the influential House of Commons Transport Select Committee (TSC)."

Questions

What does the boot is on the other foot mean?: Alternative form of the shoe is on the other foot.

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