Flat-footed Adjective - Definition, Pictures, Pronunciation And Usage ...

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Definition of flat-footed adjective from the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary

flat-footed adjective  /ˌflæt ˈfʊtɪd/  /ˌflæt ˈfʊtɪd/ jump to other results

1. without naturally raised curves (= arches) under the feet
2. (especially North American English) not prepared for what is going to happen
   • They were caught flat-footed by the attack.

See flat-footed in the Oxford Advanced American DictionaryCheck pronunciation: flat-footed

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