Meaning of the word "put ones foot in ones mouth" in English
What does "put ones foot in ones mouth" mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
put ones foot in ones mouth
US /pʊt wʌnz fʊt ɪn wʌnz maʊθ/
UK /pʊt wʌnz fʊt ɪn wʌnz maʊθ/
Idiom
to say something accidentally that embarrasses or offends someone
Example:
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I really put my foot in my mouth when I asked her about her ex-husband, not knowing they had just divorced.
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He's always putting his foot in his mouth at family gatherings.