step on someone's toes

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Also, tread on someone's toes . Hurt or offend someone. For example, Be careful what you say about her losing weight; don't step on her toes , or Would I be stepping on someone's toes if I asked to help out with the party arrangements? This metaphoric idiom transfers physical to emotional pain. [Late 1300s]

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April 18, 2024petrichor

[pet-ri-kawr]

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