How to Pronounce "put a foot wrong"
expression
ˈpʊt/ /ˈeɪ/, /ə/ /ˈfʊt/ /ˈɹɔŋ
PUT uh FOOT RAWNG
pʊt/ /æɪ/ /fˈʊt/ /ɹˈɒŋ
PUT uh FOOT RONG
Definition
To make a mistake, especially in a situation where someone usually does everything correctly or is expected not to make errors.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈpʊt/ /ˈeɪ/, /ə/ /ˈfʊt/ /ˈɹɔŋ
British English
pʊt/ /æɪ/ /fˈʊt/ /ɹˈɒŋ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
PUT uh FOOT RAWNG
UK
PUT uh FOOT RONG
Listen in Context
He has never put a foot wrong at work.
Sarah is so careful; she hardly ever puts a foot wrong.
I hope I don't put a foot wrong during my first day.
His performance was perfect—he didn't put a foot wrong all night.