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put your foot in your mouth

Idiom Mistake

Meaning

to say something embarrassing or inappropriate

Example Sentences

"He really put his foot in his mouth when he mentioned her age."

Related Expressions

play devil's advocate

to argue against an idea to test how strong it is

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extremely pleased or happy

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to refuse to change your position or opinion

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To support or defend someone.

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to slow down or stop something

gray matter

intelligence or brainpower