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Everyday idiom 12.07:Sorry, I put my foot in my mouth.
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06 Dec 2007 22:30
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Sorry, I put my foot in my mouth. (from www.goenglish.com)

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."
06 Dec 2007 23:12
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sorry,I put my foot in my mouth.
I am not strong in english,so when I am writing or speaking,I always put my foot in my mouth.
06 Dec 2007 23:46
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Put one's foot in one's mouth

Meaning:

This idiom is used to describe when a person says the wrong thing at the wrong time. We often use this idiom if we say something stupid in front of other people, especially if it is something embarrassing and inappropriate. We can also use it to describe when someone else makes this kind of mistake.

Example sentences:

1. I put my foot in my mouth.

2. She really put her foot in her mouth.

3. Why do you always put your foot in your mouth?

Example dialogue:

A couple is talking about the conversation they had with another couple

A: I can't believe you did that.

B: What? What did I do?

A: You asked if Daphne was pregnant. But she's not pregnant. She's just gained a little weight.

B: Oh, yeah. I really put my foot it my mouth, didn't I? I was so embarrassed.


http://english1010.com/put_ones_foot_in_ones_mouth.htm



07 Dec 2007 03:45
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Replying to [Admin]:[em32][em32]The Foot in your Mouth Insult is based on what has been said to cause pain or trouble of some type.
"Your a pain in my neck" is from the same origin of insults. A Pain in the neck caused by fever is the physical manifestation of Hand Foot Mouth Sickness. (coxsackieviruses)The True human version of this sickness.
Foot in Mouth Disease is actually an animal sickness and can be caused by eating droppings while grazing.[em33] Yes, you read that right!!
Putting your foot in your mouth, is harsh slang for: you eat it and you speak it!
The best advice given to prevent this Insult: When in doubt,remain silent and they will think you are wise, open your mouth and you might prove them wrong.[em2][em12][em28][em31]
09 Dec 2007 11:25
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