Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
put your foot in it
idiom
/pʊt jʊər fʊt ɪn ɪt/
Definition
To make a mistake or to say something embarrassing, often unintentionally.
Examples
- During the meeting, I really put my foot in it when I mentioned Sarah’s promotion without knowing she hadn’t accepted it yet.
- He put his foot in it by asking her about her recent divorce at the party.
Meaning
This phrase typically refers to situations where someone says or does something awkward or inappropriate, usually leading to embarrassment for themselves or others.
Synonyms
- make a blunder
- put one’s foot in one’s mouth
- mess up
