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front foot

noun

  1. a foot measured along the front of a lot.


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51Թ History and Origins

Origin of front foot1

An Americanism dating back to 1805–15
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Given all these "nuances", Putin appeared to be sceptical of how a ceasefire could benefit Russia, especially when his troops were on the front foot.

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"They're as good as anyone when they get behind you and they get on the front foot," he said after his first defeat filling in for Andy Farrell.

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"Scotland have been on the front foot and it's almost like England have just tried to defend their way to a win rather than using their attack."

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She then surprisingly made her one England appearance of that year against Sri Lanka, and conceded 24 runs from two overs with three front foot no-balls.

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"I will try and get the team on the front foot and just go from there."

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