Put it / them on backwards

You have put the shoes on backwards.

Yes. They could not be put on back-to-front.

Hi Mister Micawber,

Thank you for your help.

If someone by mistake has one slipper on one foot, and one of the dress shoes on the other foot. Would "you have put the shoes on backwards " be correct to describe it also?

Tinanam

No.

Hi guys,

In my idiolect, I wouldn't use 'backwards' for the 'left on right, right on left' situation.

I've always said (and heard) 'You have put your shoes on the wrong feet'.



Clive

Dear Clive,

for the word 'backwards', is it used for describing clothes only? that's what I know so far.. Do we have any other things that can use the word 'backwards'?

thanks,

Mei

I think I would say " you've put your shoes on the wrong foot " which I actually did have the pleasure of seeing on a drucken co-worker years ago.
But given the context, most people would guess the meaning. That's my thought.

Hi,

for the word 'backwards', is it used for describing clothes only? that's what I know so far.. Do we have any other things that can use the word 'backwards'? You can use this word in many, many contexts.



eg I walked backwards.

eg I counted backwards from 100.



Clive

Hi Clive,

Thanks for your help with clarification.

Tinanam