"metemos la pata"
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What does "metemos la pata" mean?
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updated Dec 16, 2013
posted by cbowe94109
Sweet - AnnieWassam268, Dec 14, 2013
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"The familiar expression meter la pata is highly used in Spain when somebody makes a mistake or tactless remark. Normally these remarks are innocent and never intentional, but can nevertheless lead to embarrassing and tense situations, and sometimes may even have some unpleasant consequences."
updated Dec 16, 2013
posted by NikkiLR
Thanks. I heard this in a1940s Mexican movie. It must be similar to the American/English " I put my foot in my mouth" to indicate a verbal faux pas. - cbowe94109, Dec 14, 2013
You´re welcome! - NikkiLR, Dec 16, 2013
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I put my foot in my mouth is the most appropriate English expression.
updated Dec 15, 2013
posted by rodneyp
Estoy de acuerdo. - annierats, Dec 15, 2013
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we put the paw
updated Dec 15, 2013
posted by AnnieWassam268
