step in it

Accidentally do or say something that causes a problem or embarrassment — like stepping in dog poo without noticing.

"He really stepped in it when he made that joke about the boss in front of the whole team."

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Learn English with Bob the Canadian · 11:45

And when you step in it, you can sink.

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Einzelgänger · 10:00

but the people who step in it change as well.

Let's Learn English! Topic: Found in the Wild! ☔🌸🐦

Learn English with Bob the Canadian · 24:53

often gets very sticky and when you step in it, you can sink.

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SmarterEveryDay · 11:35

However, if you were to step in it and then you track it in the house,

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