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Definition put your foot in it in British English

put your foot in it phrase

phrase
1

to accidentally say something that is embarrassing or that upsets or annoys someone. The American expression is put your foot in your mouth

Example

Jack really put his foot in it by telling Alice about the surprise party.

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Definition put your foot in it in British English