Learning English Vocabulary

English in a Minute: Phrases with 'foot'

Feb 4, 2026
Short clips explain common phrases that use the word 'foot'. Topics include asserting yourself, starting badly, making a strong impression, and charming someone romantically. Each phrase is defined and shown with a simple everyday example.
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INSIGHT

Early Starts Shape Outcomes

  • Getting off on the wrong foot means starting something unsuccessfully.
  • A small early mistake can shape ongoing relations or outcomes.
ADVICE

Use Firm Boundaries When Needed

  • Put your foot down when you need to say no and enforce a rule.
  • Use authority clearly, like parents or teachers stopping something from happening.
ANECDOTE

First-Day Music Dispute

  • A speaker recounts asking someone to turn music down on their first day, which caused a bad start.
  • This example illustrates how first impressions can lead to lasting friction.
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