put a foot wrong

idiom

: to make a mistake
He never put a foot wrong during the campaign.

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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 The Norwegian goal machine has hardly put a foot wrong this season. James Robson, ajc, 6 May 2023 The Norwegian goal machine has hardly put a foot wrong this season. James Robson, ajc, 6 May 2023 Nadal hardly put a foot wrong, claiming the final 11 games to seal the victory. Liz Clarke and Ava Wallace, BostonGlobe.com, 5 June 2022 Crusading, brilliant female leaders who never put a foot wrong — a few unsubstantiated rumors about a ruthless past notwithstanding — do not necessarily make the most complex or interesting of protagonists. Jessica Kiang, Variety, 16 Dec. 2021

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