Put your foot in your mouth
English Idiom
Meaning: To say something that you quickly regret because it is inappropriate, embarrassing, or offensive. It often involves speaking without thinking and then realizing the mistake immediately after.
Origin: The idiom 'put your foot in your mouth' originated in the United States in the early 20th century. It is believed to have evolved from the expression 'put your foot in it,' which dates back to the 18th century in Britain. The phrase conjures an image of someone literally putting their foot in their mouth, symbolizing a blunder or mistake that is hard to undo.
Examples
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During the meeting, John put his foot in his mouth when he accidentally revealed the surprise party plans.
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Sally put her foot in her mouth by asking her colleague about their recent breakup without knowing the details.
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He put his foot in his mouth by making a joke about layoffs, not realizing his boss's spouse had just been laid off.
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She put her foot in her mouth when she complimented a friend on their 'pregnancy' when they weren't actually expecting.
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Mark put his foot in his mouth by criticizing the team's project, unaware that the leader was standing right behind him.
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She put her foot in her mouth during the interview by mentioning her dissatisfaction with her previous employer.
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Tom put his foot in his mouth at the family dinner by bringing up a sensitive topic that caused a heated argument.
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Lisa put her foot in her mouth by making a comment about the 'terrible traffic' to someone who doesn't drive.
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He put his foot in his mouth when he assumed the new hire was an intern, not knowing they were the new manager.
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Jenny put her foot in her mouth by asking an elderly neighbor about their 'grandchildren,’ not knowing they had none.
