front foot

American  

noun

1. a foot measured along the front of a lot.

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Etymology

Origin of front foot

An Americanism dating back to 1805–15

Example Sentences

That means attacking, staying on the front foot, being aggressive, relentless and tireless.

From Los Angeles Times

This was Slot on the front foot and he was backed later by goalkeeper Alisson, who insisted that the Liverpool squad are firmly behind the manager who won the Premier League.

From BBC

After Wall Street's rally Friday capped a torrid week for markets, Asia mostly started on the front foot.

From Barron's

The announcements, along with the renewal of its partnership with Societe Generale and the IPO of its joint venture with State Bank of India, put the group back on the front foot, they add.

From The Wall Street Journal

"That's a very good question, I think what we've seen is that if we can get a few good antibiotics, then we'll be back on on the front foot and then I think we can keep things in check," says Dr Edwards.

From BBC