The literal meaning would be that you have one foot that is "the best" and you're tossing it out ahead of you.
Show your better side, be the best you can be
when meeting new people, put your best foot forward
No because the meaning is obvious: you are trying your best at something.
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Denotation is the literal meaning of a word, the dictionary definition. Denotation is the literal definition of a word, without any assumed or implied meanings.
Irony or sarcasm.Verbal irony
It just means your best - the image is of you making sure that your best is totally level and perfect in appearance.
It means you did your best and were honorable; you didn't cheat or anything.
The denotation of a word refers to its literal or dictionary definition, without any associated emotions or connotations. It represents the specific and direct meaning of the word.
it is a wishes, directed to someone, intended to wish someone very best result, while he is going to do sth.
This is known as irony, where words or phrases are used to convey a meaning that is opposite to their literal interpretation. Irony often involves a discrepancy between what is said and what is actually meant.
When a word or phrase implies a meaning that's opposite its literal meaning. "Apex"