Put Your Foot In Your Mouth

Put Your Foot In Your Mouth
You \”put your foot in your mouth\” when you say something that makes a person feel embarrassed. Example: \”Last night I was telling a joke, and I really put my foot in my mouth. I had no idea I was talking about Rob\’s wife.\” You can imagine how embarrassed you would feel and how funny you would look if you actually \”put your foot in your mouth.\” Example: \”I am so embarrassed. Are you sure he could hear me when I was talking in the next room?\” Reply: \”Yes. You really put your foot in your mouth.\” Note: The word \”foot\” is always singular when you say \”foot in your mouth\”. Example: \”Let\’s all be very careful what we say at the meeting tomorrow. I don\’t want anyone putting their foot in their mouth.\” When you say something which makes someone feel embarrassed or causes an embarrassing situation, you have \”put your foot in your mouth.\”