put a foot wrong
To make a mistake.
Meaning adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
“She is so careful that she never puts a foot wrong.”
“He was nervous during his first week at the new job, but he did not put a foot wrong.”
“Throughout the entire high-stakes negotiation, the diplomat remained composed and did not put a single foot wrong.”
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bark up the wrong tree
To take the wrong approach to a situation; to follow a false lead; to attempt to solve a problem using mistaken assumptions about its true nature.
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beat feet
To run.
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do somebody wrong
To treat someone badly or unfairly.
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drag one's feet
To procrastinate, put off; to dawdle, avoid, or make progress slowly and reluctantly.
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fall into the wrong hands
To become the possession of, or be discovered by, an unfriendly third party.
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feet first
In the manner of a deceased person (i.e., dead).
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feet of clay
In someone apparently strong and without failings, a hidden weakness which could lead to downfall.
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find one's feet
To grow in confidence in a new situation as one gains experience.
Last updated August 10, 2026