catch someone on the wrong foot

Related to word: wrong

Idiom

Definition

  1. To be caught unprepared or surprised by an unexpected situation or event.

    使(某人)因未准备而措手不及。

    • The sudden announcement caught us all on the wrong foot.

      突如其来的公告让我们都措手不及。

    • The company's new policy caught me on the wrong foot, and I haven't had time to adjust.

      公司的新政策让我措手不及,我还没来得及调整。

    • The sudden budget cut caught our team on the wrong foot with regards to project timeline.

      突然的预算削减让我们团队在项目时间表上措手不及。