on the wrong foot
Having a bad, unfortunate, or unfavorable start. I know we got off on the wrong foot when I was a half hour late to the interview, but I promise that I will always be on time once I start working here. Make sure you're on time and dressed professionally. You don't want to start your first day of work on the wrong foot.
on the wrong foot
In an inauspicious manner: The project started off on the wrong foot.