Examples of put a foot wrong in a Sentence
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With its opaque rules and rigid customs, even the most conscientious traveler can put a foot wrong in Japan.
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Jessica Kozuka, Travel + Leisure, 2 Aug. 2025
The Poland international stepped in ably when Gabriel was ruled out in April, and barely put a foot wrong in big games such as the two-legged ties against Real Madrid and Paris Saint-Germain.
—James McNicholas, New York Times, 30 July 2025
Sophie, also with a non-royal background, has successfully navigated royal life and, likewise, has never put a foot wrong, so her guidance is a great asset.
—Stephanie Nolasco, Fox News, 25 Mar. 2025
Except for his late misjudgement against Newcastle United in the 3-3 draw, Kelleher barely put a foot wrong in Alisson’s absence.
—James Pearce, The Athletic, 15 Jan. 2025
Florence Pugh is that rare thing in Hollywood: a 20-something who’s gone from rising star to powerhouse in less than a decade, and has, miraculously, rarely put a foot wrong on her journey to the top.
—Radhika Seth, Vogue, 19 Sep. 2024
Jason Mraz has barely put a foot wrong during his stint on Dancing With The Stars.
—Lars Brandle, Billboard, 29 Nov. 2023
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Jessica Kozuka, Travel + Leisure, 2 Aug. 2025
The Poland international stepped in ably when Gabriel was ruled out in April, and barely put a foot wrong in big games such as the two-legged ties against Real Madrid and Paris Saint-Germain.
—James McNicholas, New York Times, 30 July 2025
Sophie, also with a non-royal background, has successfully navigated royal life and, likewise, has never put a foot wrong, so her guidance is a great asset.
—Stephanie Nolasco, Fox News, 25 Mar. 2025
Except for his late misjudgement against Newcastle United in the 3-3 draw, Kelleher barely put a foot wrong in Alisson’s absence.
—James Pearce, The Athletic, 15 Jan. 2025
Florence Pugh is that rare thing in Hollywood: a 20-something who’s gone from rising star to powerhouse in less than a decade, and has, miraculously, rarely put a foot wrong on her journey to the top.
—Radhika Seth, Vogue, 19 Sep. 2024
Jason Mraz has barely put a foot wrong during his stint on Dancing With The Stars.
—Lars Brandle, Billboard, 29 Nov. 2023
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“Put a foot wrong.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/put%20a%20foot%20wrong. Accessed 19 Oct. 2025.
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