Put your foot in it.
[Idiom] PUT YOUR FOOT IN IT. - Navigating Social Mishaps
Accidentally say something embarrassing.
'Put your foot in it' means to unintentionally say something that is awkward, inappropriate, or embarrassing, often causing discomfort or making a situation more complicated. This idiom encapsulates those cringe-worthy moments that everyone hopes to avoid in social interactions.
Example Sentences
He put his foot in it by mentioning her ex.
He made an embarrassing mistake by mentioning her ex.
She put her foot in it at the meeting by criticizing the boss's idea.
She made an embarrassing mistake by criticizing the boss's idea in the meeting.
Without thinking, he put his foot in it by revealing a secret.
Without thinking, he made an embarrassing mistake by revealing a secret.
