flat-footed in a sentence
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📚 Grade Level: Grade 6, Grade 7, Grade 8
Definition
Flat-footed: standing still and unprepared, often due to surprise or uncertainty.
Sample Sentences
- He stood flat-footed in the middle of the street, unsure of which direction to take.
- Despite the surprise attack, she remained flat-footed, gathering her thoughts before reacting.
- The athlete felt flat-footed and struggled to keep up with the pace of the race.
- When questioned about his alibi, he appeared flat-footed and unable to respond convincingly.
- The sudden change in plans left everyone flat-footed, scrambling to adjust their schedules.