How to Pronounce "step on your toes"
expression
STEP-on-yer-TOHZ
STEP-on-yaw-TUH-ohz
Definition
To do something that interferes with someone else's responsibilities, role, or area of authority, often by accident, causing them to feel their position is threatened.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈstɛp/ /ˈɑn/, /ˈɔn/ /ˈjɔɹ/, /ˈjʊɹ/ /ˈtoʊz
British English
stˈɛp/ /ˈɒn/ /jˈɔː/ /tˈəʊz
Simplified Pronunciation
US
STEP-on-yer-TOHZ
UK
STEP-on-yaw-TUH-ohz
Listen in Context
I didn't mean to step on your toes during the meeting.
Sometimes managers accidentally step on the toes of their team members.
Try not to step on anyone's toes when you help with their work.
Let me know if I ever step on your toes—I just want to help.