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faux pas — meaning in English

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English meaning

  • misstep noun A mistake or poor decision, especially one that damages someone's reputation or plans.

Senses

faux pas is used for these senses in English:

  • misstep (figurative) An error or mistake.

misstep — full definition

  1. noun A mistake or poor decision, especially one that damages someone's reputation or plans.
  2. noun A wrong or clumsy physical step.

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