Starting Off on the Right / Wrong Foot

Explanation:

The expressions “start on the right foot” and “start on the wrong foot” refer to the beginning of an activity, relationship, or situation in either a positive or negative way.

  • Start on the right foot: This means to begin something well or successfully.
  • Start on the wrong foot: This means to begin something poorly or unsuccessfully.

Origin:

These phrases likely originate from the belief that starting any activity or journey with the right foot was considered lucky or auspicious, whereas starting with the left foot was seen as unlucky. This belief is rooted in various cultural superstitions.

Examples of use:

  1.  “They started their new business on the right foot by securing a big client in their first month.” 
  2.  “I hope we can start on the right foot and build a good relationship from the beginning.” 
  3.   “Unfortunately, the project started on the wrong foot due to a lack of proper planning.” 

Traduzione in italiano:

Le espressioni “start on the right foot” e “start on the wrong foot” si riferiscono all’inizio di un’attività, di una relazione o di una situazione in modo positivo o negativo.

  • Start on the right foot: Questo significa iniziare qualcosa bene o con successo.
  • Start on the wrong foot: Questo significa iniziare qualcosa male o senza successo.