putting one's foot in it
Tactless verbal misstep
To put one’s foot in it means to unintentionally say or do something embarrassing, tactless, or offensive, often revealing ignorance or insensitivity.
The phrase originated in British English and evokes the image of stepping into something unpleasant, like mud or dung.
It is commonly used to describe social blunders or faux pas, such as revealing a secret or making an inappropriate comment.
He really put his foot in it when he asked her about her ex-husband at the wedding.
- misspeakExpress oneself incorrectly
- foot in mouthSpeaking without tact
- apologyStatement acknowledging wrongdoing
- eating crowAdmitting embarrassing error
- making amendsCompensating for wrongdoing
blunder · slip-up · Freudian slip · gaffe · verbal gaffe · embarrassment · awkward moment · malapropism · shame · misunderstanding · clarification · tactlessness · redirection · regret · humor · misstep · indiscretion · acknowledgment
putting one's foot in ittact
Sensitivity in speech
diplomacy · tactfulness · discretion · delicacy · finesse
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