metí la pata
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metí la pata
A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
1. (idiom) (first person singular)
An idiom is a phrase with a meaning different from the literal meaning of the separate words that make it up (e.g., break a leg).
a. I put my foot in it (idiom)
An idiom is a phrase with a meaning different from the literal meaning of the separate words that make it up (e.g., break a leg).
Quería actualizar una aplicación pero la eliminé. Creo que metí la pata.I wanted to update an app but I deleted it. I think I put my foot in it.
b. I put my foot in my mouth (idiom) (United States)
An idiom is a phrase with a meaning different from the literal meaning of the separate words that make it up (e.g., break a leg).
Regionalism used in the United States
No debería haberle dicho a Susana que lo había visto a Juan con otra chica. Metí la pata.I shouldn't have told Susana that I had seen Juan with another girl. I put my foot in my mouth.
c. I messed up
Lo siento. Metí la pata. - Sí, lo sé; trata de tener cuidado la próxima vez.I'm sorry. I messed up. - Yes, I know. Try to be careful next time.
d. I messed things up
Metí la pata. Estaba tratando de reparar la cafetera eléctrica y corté un cable.I messed things up. I was trying to fix the coffee maker, and I cut a wire.
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