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kick with the other foot

idiom
Meaning

To belong to a different religion.


Origin

disputed origin

Supposedly from differences in the design of farming implements between the Catholic and Protestant communities.

Examples
SIMPLE

He kicks with the other foot, so he attends a different church.

CONTEXTUAL

In our small town, people often ask if you kick with the other foot when they learn about your family background.

COMPLEX

The community remained deeply divided by tradition, with neighbors often whispering about who kicked with the other foot during the local religious festivals.

Anchors to
Related idioms8entries
  1. 01

    foot the bill

    To pay for something.

  2. 02

    foot voting

    Expressing one's preferences through one's actions, by voluntarily participating in or withdrawing from an activity, group, or process; especially, physical migration to leave a situation one does not like, or to move to a situation one regards as more beneficial.

  3. 03

    get a kick out of

    To be delighted by; to be amused by.

  4. 04

    get one's foot in the door

    To initiate contact or a relationship; to gain access, especially to an entry-level job.

  5. 05

    have one foot on a banana peel

    To be in an unstable situation with a high risk of sudden negative change, facing difficulty, or appearing foolish.

  6. 06

    heavy foot

    A habit of driving fast.

  7. 07

    kick a dog when it's down

    To make things worse for someone in an adverse situation.

  8. 08

    kick ass

    To win decisively.

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