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get off on the wrong foot ,what does it mean?
give some example and best explain in detail,about how this phrase come out.Thank you very much.
22 apr 2010 05:55
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Hello Who,
If you get off on the wrong foot with someone you have just met, your relationship starts badly, often with an argument:
" I don't really know why, but somehow Jane and I got off on the wrong foot."
It could also mean to start any activity badly or begin it with a mistake.
" If I get off on the wrong foot with one of my paintings, I know it will never be right."
" I got off on the wrong foot in my new job when I forgot to pass on an important message to the boss."
" Anna got off on the wrong foot in her performance when she forgot the first few words of the song."
" I'm afraid we got off on the wrong foot with our daughter's in-laws."
** Its antonym (opposite saying) is " to get off on the right foot" ,which means to make a good beginning or establish good relations:
" It's important to get off on the right foot in this new job."
22 aprile 2010
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Hi, it means to have a misunderstanding or get off to a bad start. Here's an example: let's say you and I have never met each other. You are coming to my office to interview for a job. We both try to get on a crowded elevator at the same time, but there is only room for you. You later meet me for the first time and I might say, "Sorry we got off on the wrong foot, my name is... It's good to meet you".
22 aprile 2010
Hi
It means starting something ( Such as friendship ) with negative factors.
22 aprile 2010
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Forrest Gump
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Cinese (mandarino), Inglese
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Inglese
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