put one's foot in one's mouth in French
put one's foot in one's mouth in French is mettre les pieds dans le plat, se prendre les pieds dans le tapis.
put one's foot in one's mouth in French
mettre les pieds dans le plat
(idiomatic) To misspeak; to say something embarrassing or wrong, or to make a mistake in public, or a social blunder, that is embarrassing or offensive.
se prendre les pieds dans le tapis
(idiomatic) To misspeak; to say something embarrassing or wrong, or to make a mistake in public, or a social blunder, that is embarrassing or offensive.
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What is "put one's foot in one's mouth" in French?
"put one's foot in one's mouth" in French is mettre les pieds dans le plat, se prendre les pieds dans le tapis.
Are there other ways to say "put one's foot in one's mouth" in French?
Yes — French has 2 translations listed for "put one's foot in one's mouth": mettre les pieds dans le plat, se prendre les pieds dans le tapis.
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