idiom
on the back foot
on thuh BAK FOOT
ɒn ðə bæk fʊtListen
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Syllable breakdown
onthebackfoot
Dictionary meaning
In a defensive or disadvantaged position.
Examples
- The unexpected announcement put the government on the back foot.
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