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Mettre les pieds dans le plat

Literally 'to put the feet in the dish,' this means to bring up a sensitive or awkward subject blunderingly. It describes a lack of tact in social situations.

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Examples in context

J'ai mis les pieds dans le plat sans faire exprès.

I put my foot in my mouth without meaning to.

Évite de mettre les pieds dans le plat ce soir.

Avoid putting your foot in it tonight.

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