Put a foot wrong

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verb phrase

To make a mistake, especially in behavior or decision.

Despite the pressure of the situation, he didn't put a foot wrong.
Visual representation of "put a foot wrong" - To make a mistake, especially in behavior or decision

Often appears as...

  • didn't put a foot wrong
  • never put a foot wrong

Usage tips

Idiomatic

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Positive Implication

The phrase often implies someone did very well in a challenging situation.

Illustration for Positive Implication
She was new to the team, but she didn't put a foot wrong during the project.
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Implicit Expectations

Used when there's an expectation of error, yet none occurs.

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In his first professional match, the young player never put a foot wrong.
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Common Phrase Variant

Often used with negation, like 'didn't' or 'hasn't', to describe error-free performance.

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Despite being under scrutiny, the CEO hasn't put a foot wrong.
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