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get off on the wrong foot
USUK
to start a relationship badly, often because of a small misunderstanding
Used about first meetings with colleagues, neighbours or classmates. Add 'with someone'. The opposite is 'get off on the right foot'.
In context
My new flatmate and I got off on the wrong foot over the noise, but we're fine now.
I don't want to get off on the wrong foot, so I'll arrive early on my first day.
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