flat footed
/flæt ˈfʊtɪd/
adjective
- Having feet with arches that are lower than normal, so the entire sole touches the ground when standing.
- He was flat-footed and needed special shoes for support.
- The doctor said being flat-footed can cause back pain.
- Many children are flat-footed when they are young but grow out of it.
- Not ready or prepared; caught off guard.
- The sudden question caught him flat-footed during the interview.
- The team was caught flat-footed by the opponent's surprise attack.
- She was flat-footed when the boss asked for the report a day early.
- Clumsy or awkward in movement or action.
- She felt flat-footed trying to keep up with the fast-paced game.
- His flat-footed dancing made everyone laugh.
- The flat-footed attempt to fix the sink only made the leak worse.
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