Put your foot where your mouth is

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put your foot in your mouth

DEFINITIONS1

1. 1

   to accidentally say something that is embarrassing or that upsets or annoys someone. The British expression is put your foot in it.

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   To be, or to become ashamed or embarrassed

   be ashamed of someone

   blush

   wince

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