put your foot in it

Meaning

1. to say or do sth that upsets, offends or embarrasses sb

   I really put my foot in it with Ella — I didn't know she'd split up with Tom.

In the movies · 19

• Put your foot down.Trade2007
• Put your foot on the central node and mount the thorax.Ant-Man2015
• Put your foot down and drive a little fasterThe Man from U.N.C.L.E.2015
• ...they were in our way. Next time, put your foot down.Wonka2023
• You could put your foot down at any time, and, and, you know.Free Solo2018
• Shut up, put your foot on the gas, and stay on course.Twister1996
• Put your fucking foot on the gas!Baby Driver2017
• I've got an idea. Come here. Put your foot on here, please.Escape Room2019

From the same entry

• be rushed off your feet
• fall on your feet
• feet first
• get a foot in the door
• get off on the right foot
• get your feet wet
• have feet of clay
• have your feet on the ground
• have a foot in both camps
• have one foot in the grave
• …my foot
• on your feet