Put Your Foot in Your Mouth.
English
idiom
To accidentally say something embarrassing, offensive, or inappropriate.
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To accidentally say something embarrassing, offensive, or inappropriate.
Trusted by1.5M+English learners & teachers worldwide
To say something embarrassing, tactless, or offensive by accident.
When you put your foot in your mouth, you make an awkward or inappropriate comment without realizing it until the damage is done.
It is used when someone accidentally says the wrong thing in a social or professional situation.
"Speak Out of Turn"
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Saying something at an inappropriate time or without the right to say it
"Let the Cat out of the Bag"
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Accidentally revealing a secret or surprise that was supposed to be kept hidden
"Put Your Foot in Your Mouth"
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Accidentally saying something embarrassing or hurtful without intending to
I really put my foot in my mouth — I asked David how his wife was doing, forgetting they divorced.
Oh no — don't worry, he knows you didn't mean anything by it.
Why did everyone go quiet when you made that comment at dinner?
I put my foot in my mouth — I didn't realize it was a sore subject for the family.
You look like you want to disappear.
I just put my foot in my mouth in front of the whole team — I need a minute.
