get off on the wrong foot

[English Learner]

English Language Tests, Intermediate level

ESL/EFL Test #478 "English Slang Idioms (220)", question 1

"I am sorry that I told you to go make me some coffee and some copies of these forms. I thought you worked for the clerical department and now I find out that you are on my work team. Please accept my apology. I don't want to get off on the wrong ......... with you," Jay said to Fay.

(a) concept
(b) train
(c) look
(d) foot

English Language Tests, Intermediate level

ESL/EFL Test #478 "English Slang Idioms (220)", answer 1

"I am sorry that I told you to go make me some coffee and some copies of these forms. I thought you worked for the clerical department and now I find out that you are on my work team. Please accept my apology. I don't want to get off on the wrong foot with you," Jay said to Fay.

Correct answer: (d) foot
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Can you explain what this phrase means and when it is used?

[Beeesneees]

'To get off on the wrong foot with someone/something' means to start in disagreement with them. It is in common use.
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