Question 52
Idioms and Phrasal VerbsChoose the option nearest in meaning to the word(s) or phrase in italics: Our new Vice-Chancellor has stepped off on the wrong foot
- A.injured his foot while entering his office
- B.started off badly
- C.made a costly mistake
- D.stepped on the wrong toes.
Show the answer and explanation
Answer: B (started off badly)
Explanation
Getting off on the wrong foot means making a bad start.