foot-in-mouth
Americanadjective
Etymology
Origin of foot-in-mouth
First recorded in 1965–70; from idiomatic phrase put one's foot in one's mouth
Example Sentences
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A series of foot-in-mouth appearances early in the administration shook Harris’ confidence, which led to further missteps, which threw her further off keel.
From Los Angeles Times
What we are witnessing is another chronic flare-up of celebrity foot-in-mouth disease in the social media age.
From Salon
Similarly, may I offer my gratitude to "Curb Your Enthusiasm" actor Jeff Garlin for his recent public attack of acute TMI, a symptom of foot-in-mouth disease?
From Salon
Tucker Carlson suffers from foot-in-mouth syndrome.
From Los Angeles Times
It’s an amusingly awkward reunion; she barely remembers him, and Ryan, now a pediatric surgeon, has a severe case of foot-in-mouth disease.
From Los Angeles Times
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