on the front foot
on the front foot
In an advantageous position, especially over an opponent; in an aggressive or attacking state or position. The defending champions started the first half of the match truly on the front foot, but they've started losing momentum here in the second half. The senator came out on the front foot during the debate, remaining on the attack the whole way through.
See also: foot, front, on
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
- be on the front foot
- front foot
- at the top of the heap
- the top of the heap
- top of the heap
- have (one's) foot on (someone's) neck
- elevate
- elevate (someone or something) to (something)
- elevate to
- elevated