Put a foot wrong
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Pro Tip 1/3Positive Implication
The phrase often implies someone did very well in a challenging situation. 
She was new to the team, but she didn't put a foot wrong during the project.
Pro Tip 2/3Implicit Expectations
Used when there's an expectation of error, yet none occurs. 
In his first professional match, the young player never put a foot wrong.
Pro Tip 3/3Common Phrase Variant
Often used with negation, like 'didn't' or 'hasn't', to describe error-free performance. 
Despite being under scrutiny, the CEO hasn't put a foot wrong.