front foot

Speech parts

1. front foot - Noun

2. front foot - Adjective

Meaning

Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see front,‎ foot.

(cricket) The batsman's foot farthest from his wicket.

(real estate) The width, in feet, of the front of a property.

On the front foot; Acting so as to take control of a situation.

Based on the width of the front of a property.

Alternative names

front-foot

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Examples

City stalwart Charles Stanley, founded in 1792, was also on the front foot on signs that a lengthy restructuring process was paying off. Source: Internet

Corominas was set up with a golden chance to break the deadlock eight minutes into the first half as FC Goa started on the front foot. Source: Internet

As a batsman, he was tall and lithe, known for his hitting power, in particular his lofted driving ability from the front foot. Source: Internet

Mourinho's side's impressive march to the top of the table has been built, of late, on defensive solidity and lethal counter-attacking, but on Sunday they started on the front foot. Source: Internet

France roar forward again, into the Italian 22, with a lovely line by No 8 Alldritt busting through the defensive line and getting his team right on the front foot. Source: Internet

Hearts started the game on the front foot and nearly went in front in the 15th minute, but Raddy Ovouka's effort was saved by Sharks goalkeeper Martey Bawa Lord. Source: Internet

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