C2

ins Fettnäpfchen treten

to put one's foot in it

Example

Ich bin ins Fettnäpfchen getreten.

Topic: 💡 Idioms and Set Expressions · Level C2

How to say “to put one's foot in it” in German

How to say “to put one's foot in it” in German: ins Fettnäpfchen treten. Example: Ich bin ins Fettnäpfchen getreten. Translation, pronunciation and flashcards — free on Wortsy.

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