Meaning
To lead with your strongest effort, shining.
Origin
From 16th-century England, tied to gait; 'best foot' meant lead, slang by 1610s in a Shakespeare play for try. A 1660s Pepys note uses it for a show.
Variants
- Best foot
- Foot forward
Usage Examples
- Put your best foot forward; nail the interview.
- She put her best foot forward and won.
- Best foot forward; show them up!