[flat-footed] {adj.}, {informal} 1. Straightforward; forthright;direct; outright.
The governor issued a flat-footed denial of theaccusation.
He came out flat-footed against the idea.
2. Notready; not prepared; — usually used with «catch».
The teacher’squestion caught Tim flat-footed.
Unexpected company at lunch timecaught Mrs. Green flat-footed.
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- Значение идиомы catch it[catch it] or [get it] {v. phr.}, {informal} To be scolded or punished. — Usually used of children. John knew he would catch it when he came home late for supper. Wow, Johnny! When your mother sees those torn pants, you’re going to get it. Compare: GET WHAT’S COMING TO ONE. Contrast: GIVE IT TO....
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Значение идиомы flat-footed