on the right foot
The idiom "on the right foot" suggests beginning an activity, relationship, or project in a positive or successful manner.
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Definition
B2General
(informal)To start something in a positive and successful way.
Example
- She started her new job on the right foot by arriving early and being well-prepared.
- It's important to begin the project on the right foot to ensure smooth progress.
B2Interpersonal Relationships
(informal)To initiate a relationship or interaction in a favorable and harmonious manner.
Example
- They got off on the right foot by finding common interests and communicating well.
- Meeting your neighbors with a friendly attitude helps start things on the right foot.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "on the right foot":
on the wrong footon the front footon one's feetstart offget a leg upfeet firstset footget rightput one foot in front of the otherfeet on the groundout on one's feeton the ballon the back footfront footin stepon one's legsfoot itin a right statelight on one's feetright as rainright onleg up