Meaning of the word "step on someone’s toes" in English
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step on someone’s toes
US /stɛp ɑn ˈsʌm.wʌnz toʊz/
UK /stɛp ɑn ˈsʌm.wʌnz toʊz/
Idiom
1.
to offend someone by intruding on their area of responsibility or by doing something without their permission
Example:
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I don't want to step on anyone's toes, but I think we need to re-evaluate this project.
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She was careful not to step on her colleague's toes when suggesting new ideas.
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