put one's foot in one's mouth
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put one's foot in one's mouth
An intransitive verb phrase is a phrase that combines a verb with a preposition or other particle and does not require a direct object (e.g., Everybody please stand up.).
1. (general)
a. meter la pata
The presidential candidate's team keeps him from giving many interviews because he always puts his foot in his mouth.El equipo del candidato presidencial evita que haga muchas entrevistas porque siempre mete la pata.
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