(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.
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