How to Pronounce "stick your foot in it"
expression
STIK-yer/yoor-FUUT-in-it
st-IK-yaw-FUUT-in-it
Definition
To accidentally say something embarrassing, rude, or inappropriate, especially in social situations.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈstɪk/ /ˈjɔɹ/, /ˈjʊɹ/ /ˈfʊt/ /ˈɪn/, /ɪn/ /ˈɪt/, /ɪt
British English
stˈɪk/ /jˈɔː/ /fˈʊt/ /ˈɪn/ /ˈɪt
Simplified Pronunciation
US
STIK-yer/yoor-FUUT-in-it
UK
st-IK-yaw-FUUT-in-it
Listen in Context
I really stuck my foot in it when I asked Anna about her job. She just lost it.
Be careful not to stick your foot in it at the party tonight.
John stuck his foot in it by mentioning Sarah's ex-boyfriend.
Classic me, always sticking my foot in it without even realizing.