putting one's best foot forward

A form of put one's best foot forward — To show oneself in the best or most positive way possible; to make a favorable impression.

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Meanings

verb
  1. gerundparticiplepresentpresent participle and gerund of put one's best foot forward
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APA

putting one's best foot forward. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 5, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/putting%20one's%20best%20foot%20forward

MLA

“putting one's best foot forward.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/putting%20one's%20best%20foot%20forward. Accessed November 5, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “putting one's best foot forward,” accessed November 5, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/putting%20one's%20best%20foot%20forward.

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