flat-footed

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/ˈflætˌfʊtɪd/
US
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flat-footedadjective
more flat-footed
Comp.
most flat-footed
Super.
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/ˈflætˌfʊtɪd/
US
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Traduzioni
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.
Traduzioni aggiuntive
застигнутый врасплох
Definizioni
Having flat feet, lacking the normal arch.
The flat-footed runner found it difficult to compete in the marathon.
Unprepared or caught off guard.
The sudden question left him flat-footed during the interview.
Clumsy or awkward in movement.
His flat-footed dance moves were not well-received at the party.
Bluntly direct or outspoken; unequivocal.
She made a flat-footed demand for an immediate apology.
flat-footedadverb
UK
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US
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Used after verbs to describe the manner of action (‘He landed flat-footed’) and figuratively to mean ‘squarely, bluntly’.
Definizioni
In a flat-footed manner; flat on the feet or squarely, without hesitation or finesse.
He landed flat-footed on the mat and felt a sharp jolt run up his legs.
Bluntly or straightforwardly, without equivocation.
She told him flat-footed that the project had failed.
flatfootedadjective

flat-footed

more flatfooted
Comp.
most flatfooted
Super.
UK
/ˈflætˌfʊtɪd/
US
/ˈflætˌfʊtɪd/
Traduzioni
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.
Traduzioni aggiuntive
застигнутый врасплох
Definizioni
Having flat feet, lacking the normal arch.
The flatfooted runner struggled with long distances due to his lack of arch support.
Unprepared or caught off guard.
The sudden question left him flatfooted during the interview.
Clumsy or awkward in movement.
His flatfooted dance moves were not very impressive at the party.
flatfootedadverb

flat-footed

UK
/ˌflætˈfʊtɪd/
US
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Definizioni
In a manner with the feet flat on the ground; in a stance or state of being unprepared or clumsy.
The boxer landed flatfooted, giving his opponent an easy opening.