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Ins Fettnäpfchen treten
In German
Ins Fettnäpfchen treten
ins FETT-nepf-chen TRAY-ten
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📖 Literal Translation
To step into the fat pot
💡 Meaning
To put one's foot in one's mouth, to make a blunder or faux pas.
🌍 Equivalent:"To put one's foot in one's mouth"
📜 Origin:In earlier times, farmhouses often had a pot of fat or grease near the door to lubricate leather shoes. Stepping into it would create a mess and be embarrassing.
Example Sentences
1
Ich habe mal wieder ins Fettnäpfchen getreten und etwas Unpassendes gesagt.
I've put my foot in my mouth again and said something inappropriate.
2
Sei vorsichtig, dass du bei der Besprechung nicht ins Fettnäpfchen trittst.
Be careful not to put your foot in your mouth during the meeting.