Put-one-s-foot-in-one-s-mouth Definition

verb

(idiomatic) To misspeak; to say something embarrassing or wrong.

I really put my foot in my mouth during the interview.
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Origin of Put-one-s-foot-in-one-s-mouth

  • Attested from 1942; from earlier put one's foot in it.

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