flatfooted — flatfootedly, adv. flatfootedness, n. /flat foot id/, adj. 1. having flatfeet. 2. taking or showing an uncompromising stand in a matter; firm and explicit: a flatfooted denial. 3. clumsy or plodding; maladroit: flatfooted writing. 4. catch one… … Universalium
flatfooted — flatfootedly, adv. flatfootedness, n. /flat foot id/, adj. 1. having flatfeet. 2. taking or showing an uncompromising stand in a matter; firm and explicit: a flatfooted denial. 3. clumsy or plodding; maladroit: flatfooted writing. 4. catch one… … Useful english dictionary
Flat-footed — Flat foot ed, a. 1. Having a flat foot, with little or no arch of the instep; suffering from fallen arches. [WordNet sense 3] [1913 Webster] 2. Firm footed; determined. [Slang, U.S.] [1913 Webster] 3. clumsy; amateurish; pedestrian;… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
surprise — I (New American Roget s College Thesaurus) Unexpectedness Nouns surprise, nonexpectation, unexpectedness, the unforeseen, unforeseen contingency or circumstances, miscalculation, astonishment, wonder, thunderclap, turn, blow, shock, bolt from the … English dictionary for students
Muntadhar al-Zaidi — al Zaidi redirects here. For other uses, see Zaidi (disambiguation). Muntadhar al Zaidi منتظر الزيدي Born January 16, 1979 (1979 01 16) (age 32) Iraq Education Baghdad University Communications Occupation Broadcast journalist … Wikipedia
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Hail Mary pass — A Hail Mary pass or Hail Mary play in American football is a forward pass made in desperation, with only a small chance of success. The typical Hail Mary is a very long forward pass thrown near the end of a game where there is no probability for… … Wikipedia