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Apart from kicking, a foot can do much more: The boot is on the other foot: a situation is now reversed, often because a person who was in a weak position is now in a strong position. For as long as he was out of power he needed their favours but now that he has become the chief minister, the boot is on the other foot. Foot the bill: pay, often unwillingly or for another person. "Let's go dutch; there is no reason why you should pay for all of us." Get/start off on the right/wrong foot with something or someone: make a good/bad start with something or someone. "We should clear up our misunderstandings right now; I don't want us to start off on the wrong foot. Put your foot down: insist on something; be firm in an objection or protest. You can't continue to do his share of the work; you will have to put your foot down. Put/set a wrong foot: make a mistake; act unwisely. We will have to be very careful. If we put a wrong foot we will lose the contract. Put your best foot forward: do something as well as you can. The students are determined to put their best foot forward at their annual function. Set a foot in/on somewhere: visit or go to a place/building etc. Her first visit to her new neighbour's home was such an unpleasant experience that she make up her mind to never set a foot in the place again. (Reference: Cambridge International
Dictionary of Idioms) |
