How to Pronounce "tread on your toes"
expression
TRED-on-yer-TOHZ
tred-ON-yor-TOHZ
Definition
To do something that offends or takes over someone else’s responsibilities or area, often making them feel uncomfortable or insulted.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈtɹɛd/ /ˈɑn/, /ˈɔn/ /ˈjɔɹ/, /ˈjʊɹ/ /ˈtoʊz
British English
tɹˈɛd/ /ˈɒn/ /jˈɔː/ /tˈəʊz
Simplified Pronunciation
US
TRED-on-yer-TOHZ
UK
tred-ON-yor-TOHZ
Listen in Context
I don't want to tread on your toes, so let me know if you need help.
If I tread on your toes, I’m sorry.
He didn’t mean to tread on her toes at the meeting.
Just tell me if I ever tread on your toes—I know this project means a lot to you.