Meaning of the word "put your foot in your mouth" in English
What does "put your foot in your mouth" mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
put your foot in your mouth
US /pʊt jʊər fʊt ɪn jʊər maʊθ/
UK /pʊt jɔː fʊt ɪn jɔː 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 if she was pregnant.
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He tends to put his foot in his mouth at family gatherings.