English / idiom
Off on the Wrong Foot
MEANING IN ENGLISH
To begin an enterprise, relationship, or interaction with an unfavorable start or misunderstanding.
In context
01
We started off on the wrong foot due to a missed email, but we eventually became trusted business allies.
02
Arriving late to the client presentation set the crucial negotiation off on the wrong foot.
Synonyms
start badly,begin on bad terms,stumble at the outset
Antonyms
hit the ground running,start off on the right foot,make a good start
Collocations
start off on the wrong foot,get off on the wrong foot,begin off on the wrong foot