Feet first

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adverb

With your feet in front of the rest of your body as you move, usually to do something cautious or safest way.

He was frightened, so he scooted down the ladder feet first.
Visual representation of "feet first" - With your feet in front of the rest of your body as you move, usually to do something cautious or safest way

Often appears as...

  • slide feet first
  • go feet first
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Physical Movement

Used when talking about movements where feet lead the body, often to prevent falling.

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When getting into the kayak, she went in feet first to keep her balance.
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Caution Emphasis

Emphasizes a careful approach when someone is doing something potentially dangerous or unknown.

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Entering the cave, the climbers went feet first, checking for stable footing.
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Literal Use

This adverb is often used in a literal, physical sense, rather than metaphorically.

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He entered the cold pool feet first to get used to the temperature slowly.
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