put one's foot in it

/pˌʊt wˈɒnz fˈʊt ɪn ɪt/

/pˌʊt wˈʌnz fˈʊt ɪn ɪt/

to put one's foot in it

to say or do something that is embarrassing, inappropriate, or offensive, usually without intending to

Examples

1. I was trying to be helpful, but I put my foot in it by offering unsolicited advice.

2. My coworker put her foot in it when she accidentally sent an email to the wrong person.

3. I really put my foot in it at the party last night when I told a joke that offended everyone.

4. Did you know he’d put his foot in it?