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Put your foot in it

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1 May 2026

Put your foot in it

We use this to talk about when we say something embarrassing by mistake.

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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