flat-footed
Example Sentences
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He looks a bit too flat footed to me.
From BBC • Apr. 13, 2023
Focus on building foot strength by trying out some barefoot balance moves—first flat footed, and then balance with your heel lifted up.
From Time • Sep. 22, 2015
“When the 43 happened, we could see how flat footed the Mexican government was and it underscored the problem,” said the former American official, who requested anonymity to avoid angering former colleagues.
From New York Times • Jul. 14, 2015
After watching yesterday's game versus Turkey, it provides a picture of where we stand - mostly flat footed.
From New York Times • Jun. 1, 2014
But as the first baseman whipped it back quickly Flaherty returned the ball and the runner was caught flat footed and made to look foolish.
From Pitching in a Pinch or, Baseball from the Inside by Mathewson, Christy
