Put one's foot in it Speak one's mind Have one's head in the clouds Pull someone's leg Piece of cake Be fed up Get one's act together Lend a hand Be stunned Hit the nail on the head Cost an arm and a leg Turn a blind eye Spare no expense Be broke Tide someone over Win the day Cross the line Not sleep a wink Fish out of water Be in a foul mood
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Meter la pata
This expression is used when someone says or does something inappropriate or embarrassing by mistake. It implies a lack of tact rather than a malicious intent.
Examples in context
Metí la pata al mencionar a su exnovio.
I messed up by mentioning her ex-boyfriend.
No digas nada o vas a meter la pata.
Don't say anything or you're going to put your foot in it.
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