How to Pronounce "step on a rake"
expression
ˈstɛp/ /ˈɑn/, /ˈɔn/ /ˈeɪ/, /ə/ /ˈɹeɪk
STEP-on-uh-RAKE
stˈɛp/ /ˈɒn/ /æɪ/ /ɹˈeɪk
STEP-on-uh-RAKE
Definition
To make an obvious or silly mistake, especially one that causes trouble or embarrassment for yourself.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈstɛp/ /ˈɑn/, /ˈɔn/ /ˈeɪ/, /ə/ /ˈɹeɪk
British English
stˈɛp/ /ˈɒn/ /æɪ/ /ɹˈeɪk
Simplified Pronunciation
US
STEP-on-uh-RAKE
UK
STEP-on-uh-RAKE
Listen in Context
If you don't double-check your work, you might step on a rake.
He forgot his keys again—that's the third time he's stepped on a rake this week.
Don't send that email yet—you don't want to step on a rake.
I really stepped on a rake signing that contract without reading it first.