Decir o hacer sin querer algo inoportuno o embarazoso.
To say or do something tactless or embarrassing by mistake.
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Ayer metí la pata bien metida en la fiesta. — I really put my foot in it at the party yesterday.
¿Metí la pata al hacer esa pregunta? — Did I put my foot in it when I asked that question?
No metas la pata durante la reunión, por favor. — Please don't put your foot in it during the meeting.
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