Definition
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。