How to Pronounce "off on the wrong foot"
expression
ˈɔf/ /ˈɑn/, /ˈɔn/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈɹɔŋ/ /ˈfʊt
AWF on thuh RAWNG foot
ˈɒf/ /ˈɒn/ /ðə, ði/ /ɹˈɒŋ/ /fˈʊt
OF on thuh RONG foot
Definition
To start something, like a relationship or event, in a bad or awkward way, often causing misunderstanding or problems.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɔf/ /ˈɑn/, /ˈɔn/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈɹɔŋ/ /ˈfʊt
British English
ˈɒf/ /ˈɒn/ /ðə, ði/ /ɹˈɒŋ/ /fˈʊt
Simplified Pronunciation
US
AWF on thuh RAWNG foot
UK
OF on thuh RONG foot
Listen in Context
We got off on the wrong foot, but now we are good friends.
The meeting got off on the wrong foot because of a misunderstanding.
I think my new job and I have gotten off on the wrong foot.
If you get off on the wrong foot with your boss, it can be hard to recover.