step on someone's toes in French

step on someone's toes in French is marcher sur les pieds, marcher sur les plates-bandes.

step on someone's toes in French

marcher sur les pieds

verb

(idiomatic) To cause someone offense, especially by trying to control something that is under their authority, or interfering in their private affairs.

marcher sur les plates-bandes

verb

(idiomatic) To cause someone offense, especially by trying to control something that is under their authority, or interfering in their private affairs.

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