Be caught on the wrong foot In english explanation

The meaning, explanation, definition and origin of the idiom/phrase "be caught on the wrong foot", English Idiom Dictionary ( also found in Vietnamese )

author Tonia Thai calendar 2021-05-31 03:05

Meaning of Be caught on the wrong foot

Be caught on the wrong foot phrase informal

If you are caught on the wrong foot, you are unprepared for something that happens quickly and unexpectedly.

We were caught on the wrong foot by his financial scandal.

I was caught on the wrong foot when the boss asked the reason why I was absent from work yesterday.

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To greatly surprise, shock, or confuse someone

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An exclamation of shock or surprise

Grammar and Usage of Be caught on the wrong foot

Verb Forms

  • is/ are/ am caught the wrong foot
  • was/were caught on the wrong foot
  • has/ have/had been caught on the wrong foot

The phrase "be caught on the wrong foot " is also used in the active form "catch somebody on the wrong foot". Both convey the same meaning.

More examples:

His question caught me on the wrong foot.

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