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Foot-in-mouth Disease

What Does "Foot-in-mouth Disease" Mean?

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"Foot-in-mouth disease" is an English idiom. It means "the tendency to make inappropriate or embarrassing remarks."

Examples in Sentences

Here are three examples of the idiom "foot-in-mouth disease" used in a sentence:
  • Every time he tries to apologize, he just makes things worse. He really has a case of foot-in-mouth disease.
  • I can't believe I said that in the meeting. I really have foot-in-mouth disease today.
  • She suffers from a chronic case of foot-in-mouth disease.
meaning for foot-in-mouth disease

What Is an Idiom?

An idiom is a commonly used expression whose meaning does not relate to the literal meaning of its words. In other words, if you were to translate "Foot-in-mouth Disease" word for word, there is no guarantee the translation would help you to understand the meaning.

An idiom often includes a cultural or historical context that makes it difficult for non-native English speakers to understand. A phrase is classified as an idiom when a direct translation of the words does not reveal the meaning. Most idioms rely on shared knowledge or experiences known only to a specific community.

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