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ɪd adjective
Idioms 1.
having flatfeet.
2.
taking or showing an uncompromising stand in a matter; firm and explicit: a flatfooted denial.
3.
clumsy or plodding; maladroit: flatfooted writing.
4.
catch one flatfooted, to catch one unprepared; surprise: The amount of the bill caught us flatfooted.
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World English Dictionary
flat-footed (ˌflætˈfʊtɪd) ![[Click for IPA pronunciation guide]](http://static.sfdict.com/dictstatic/g/d/dictionary_questionbutton_default.gif) | |
| —adj | |
| 1. | having flatfoot |
| 2. | informal (Brit) |
| a. clumsy or awkward | |
| b. downright and uncompromising | |
| 3. | informal off guard or unawares (often in the phrase catch flat-footed) |
| flat-'footedly | |
| —adv | |
| flat-'footedness | |
| —n | |
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The American Heritage® Dictionary of Idioms by Christine Ammer.
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