Put your foot in it meaning
What does the saying 'Put your foot in it' mean?
Idiom: Put your foot in it
Meaning:
If you put your foot in it, you do or say something embarrassing and tactless or get yourself into trouble.
Country: International English |
Subject Area: Body and bodily functions |
Usage Type: Both or All Words Used
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