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1st May 2024

Put your foot in it

We use this to talk about when we say something embarrassing by mistake.
Usage
Written: 
No
Spoken: 
Yes
Formal: 
No
Informal: 
Yes
Example 1
I really put my foot in it with my boss this morning.
Really, what happened?
I accidentally told Mark about the surprise party.
Example 2
I really put my foot in it with Janet this morning.
What did you say?
I said I thought the new marketing idea was stupid and it was her idea.

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