flat–footed
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Learner's definition of FLAT–FOOTED
1
a
:
having flat feet
b
:
walking or moving in a slow and awkward way
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a clumsy, flat-footed new recruit
2
chiefly US, informal
:
not ready or prepared
— usually used in the phrase catch flat-footed
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The surprise announcement of his candidacy caught his opponents flat-footed. [=his opponents were not prepared for his announcement]
