"start off on the wrong foot" in Chinese (Simplified)
Definition
做某件事一开始就出现问题或错误，尤其是指关系、工作或活动的起步不顺利。表示开头不是好兆头。
Usage Notes (Chinese (Simplified))
这是个非正式习语，常用于社交或工作场合，指一开始出现误解、不顺或尴尬。相关表达：“get off on the right foot”（开始顺利）。不是字面意义，不涉及真实的脚。
Examples
We started off on the wrong foot at our new school, but things got better later.
我们在新学校**一开始就不顺利**，但后来情况变好了。
If you start off on the wrong foot with your boss, it can be hard to fix.
如果你和老板**一开始就不顺利**，很难弥补。
They started off on the wrong foot during their first meeting.
他们第一次见面时**一开始就不顺利**。
I think we started off on the wrong foot, but I'm glad we're friends now.
我觉得我们**一开始就不顺利**，但很高兴现在成了朋友。
Don't worry if you start off on the wrong foot; you can always make a better impression later.
别担心**一开始就不顺利**，你之后还可以留下好印象。
Our first project really started off on the wrong foot because of miscommunication, but it all worked out.
我们第一个项目因为沟通不畅**一开始就不顺利**，但最后还是成功了。