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flat-footed
UK
/ˈflætˌfʊtɪd/
US
/ˈflætˌfʊtɪd/
more flat-footed
Comp.
most flat-footed
Super.
UK
/ˈflætˌfʊtɪd/
US
/ˈflætˌfʊtɪd/
Translations
He was caught flat-footed by the sudden change in plans.
Он был пойман неуклюжим из-за внезапного изменения планов.
The flat-footed runner struggled to keep up with the others.
Плоскостопный бегун с трудом успевал за другими.
Additional translations
Definitions
The flat-footed runner found it difficult to compete in the marathon.
The sudden question left him flat-footed during the interview.
His flat-footed dance moves were not well-received at the party.
She made a flat-footed demand for an immediate apology.
Synonyms
UK
/ˌflætˈfʊtɪd/
US
/ˌflætˈfʊtɪd/
Used after verbs to describe the manner of action (‘He landed flat-footed’) and figuratively to mean ‘squarely, bluntly’.
Definitions
He landed flat-footed on the mat and felt a sharp jolt run up his legs.
She told him flat-footed that the project had failed.
Synonyms
flat-footed
more flatfooted
Comp.
most flatfooted
Super.
UK
/ˈflætˌfʊtɪd/
US
/ˈflætˌfʊtɪd/
Translations
He was caught flatfooted by the sudden change in plans.
Он был пойман неуклюжим из-за внезапного изменения планов.
The flatfooted runner struggled to keep up with the others.
Плоскостопный бегун с трудом успевал за другими.
Additional translations
Definitions
The flatfooted runner struggled with long distances due to his lack of arch support.
The sudden question left him flatfooted during the interview.
His flatfooted dance moves were not very impressive at the party.
flat-footed
UK
/ˌflætˈfʊtɪd/
US
/ˌflætˈfʊtɪd/
Definitions
The boxer landed flatfooted, giving his opponent an easy opening.
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