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step on someone's toes
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Idioms and Phrases
Also, tread on someone's toes . Hurt or offend someone. For example, Be careful what you say about her losing weight; don't step on her toes , or Would I be stepping on someone's toes if I asked to help out with the party arrangements? This metaphoric idiom transfers physical to emotional pain. [Late 1300s]Discover More
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We're all good friends, and when you're good friends and you're new, sometimes you don't want to say something to step on someone's toes.
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