Select the option that best expresses the meaning of the underlined idiom.
After losing the first two matches, our school team was on the back foot for the rest of the tournament.
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 3
The correct answer is Option (3) → in a weak position and forced to defend
| On the back foot (underlined idiom) | |
|---|---|
| Meaning | in a weak position, busy defending oneself instead of moving ahead |
| Example | The sudden question about the missing funds put the class monitor on the back foot. |