The word closest in the meaning to "on the wrong foot" is:
Correct answer: A. Stumble
- A. Stumble
- B. Humble
- C. Dependable
- D. Presentable
Explanation
"On the wrong foot" is an idiom that means to start something badly or to have a poor start. "Stumble" is the word closest in meaning to this idiom, as it implies a misstep or mistake that may occur at the beginning of something.
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