get off on

Example Sentences

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His embrace of the soon-to-be mayor can most likely be ascribed to a sensible desire to get off on the right foot with the boss of America’s largest city.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 24, 2025

“I’m just gonna stop it right here because we’re not gonna get off on a wrong foot. Please do not address a grown woman as ‘dear’ in a condescending tone.

From Salon • Nov. 21, 2024

If you are determined to get off on the wrong foot, you’re right.

From Seattle Times • Dec. 22, 2023

Not to get off on a tangent, but me and this other mom were talking last night about how there are these really specific moments in your child’s life where they need your guidance.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 4, 2023

“Will you do me a favor, Gilly? Try to get off on the right foot?”

From "The Great Gilly Hopkins" by Katherine Paterson