Phrase guide

feet first

adv · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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adv

Meaning 1

With the feet preceding the rest of the body.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: not-comparable

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: footling, footling breech

Antonyms: head first

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adv

Meaning 2

In the manner of a deceased person (i.e., dead).

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: euphemistic, idiomatic, not-comparable

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Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

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Across languages

Translations

4 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • German: mit den Füßen voran — with the feet preceding the rest of the body
  • Russian: вперёд нога́ми (vperjód nogámi) — with the feet preceding the rest of the body
  • Russian: нога́ми вперёд (nogámi vperjód) — with the feet preceding the rest of the body
  • Spanish: con los pies por delante — with the feet preceding the rest of the body