on the right foot

Meaning

(especially in expressions such as 'start off on the right foot') In a good relationship with someone, without any misunderstandings or inadvertent conflicts.
I want my relationship with my neighbours to start off on the right foot.

In a strong or advantageous position, or following a successful course of action.
This season, the team needs to be on the right foot from the outset.

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Antonyms

on the wrong foot

Examples

I try to meditate every morning. It relaxes me, clears my mind, and sets my day off on the right foot before things get too manic. Elle Macpherson

The last decade has been a little rough, so I'm hoping to start this one on the right foot. Jeffrey Dean Morgan

Words in the phrase

on the right foot

Close letter words and terms

on the regs on the regular on the right on the right side on the right side of history on the right side of the law