step on it
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“I go, they’ll only step on it once.”
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 23, 2026
The piece of the Moon sits at the bottom of the ladder and the women step on it as they get off.
From BBC ● Apr. 22, 2026
“You would probably step on it and not even realize it.”
From New York Times ● May 31, 2024
They'll go down to a water hole, they'll see a turtle or a tortoise close to the water, and they won't step on it.
From Salon ● Apr. 23, 2023
Rani watches as I leap up and snatch the fallen earring before anyone can step on it.
From "Born Behind Bars" by Padma Venkatraman
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