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Definition

In a dominant position.

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In Context

  • "Chelsea saw out the half firmly on the front foot and had three further chances to take the lead."
  • "The leader is mindful of being on the front foot, as if leading the dance, rather than on the back foot being led."
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Opposite In Meaning

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Related Idioms

o

off the back foot

From a defensive position.

 k

knock someone off their perch

To defeat or overcome someone who was in a dominant position.

 o

on top

In a dominant position.

 w

whip hand

An advantage over another; the dominant position.

 p

put one foot in front of the other

To move forward, progress steadily.
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