A1 Idiom अनौपचारिक

Meter la pata.

To put one's foot in it.

मतलब

To make a careless and embarrassing mistake.

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सांस्कृतिक पृष्ठभूमि

It is very commonly used in daily life to describe social errors, especially in family settings. While understood, Mexicans might also use 'la regué' as a more regional alternative. Used frequently, often accompanied by gestures of frustration.

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Don't overthink it

It's a very common phrase. Don't worry about being perfect, just use it when you make a small error.

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Watch the register

Never use this in a formal email to your boss!

मतलब

To make a careless and embarrassing mistake.

💡

Don't overthink it

It's a very common phrase. Don't worry about being perfect, just use it when you make a small error.

⚠️

Watch the register

Never use this in a formal email to your boss!

खुद को परखो

Select the correct verb to complete the idiom.

Yo ______ la pata al hablar de su ex.

✓ सही! ✗ बिलकुल नहीं। सही जवाब: metí

The idiom is 'meter la pata'.

Fill in the blank with the correct form of the idiom.

Si ______ la pata, pide perdón.

✓ सही! ✗ बिलकुल नहीं। सही जवाब: metes

Present tense is needed for this conditional structure.

Which situation is appropriate for 'meter la pata'?

Which is the best context?

✓ सही! ✗ बिलकुल नहीं। सही जवाब: Telling a friend you accidentally broke their vase

It is an informal idiom for personal mistakes.

Complete the dialogue.

A: 'I told everyone about the surprise party.' B: 'Oh no, you ______!'

✓ सही! ✗ बिलकुल नहीं। सही जवाब: metiste la pata

Correct conjugation for 'tú'.

🎉 स्कोर: /4

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अभ्यास बैंक

4 अभ्यास
Select the correct verb to complete the idiom. Choose A1

Yo ______ la pata al hablar de su ex.

✓ सही! ✗ बिलकुल नहीं। सही जवाब: metí

The idiom is 'meter la pata'.

Fill in the blank with the correct form of the idiom. Fill Blank A2

Si ______ la pata, pide perdón.

✓ सही! ✗ बिलकुल नहीं। सही जवाब: metes

Present tense is needed for this conditional structure.

Which situation is appropriate for 'meter la pata'? situation_matching B1

Which is the best context?

✓ सही! ✗ बिलकुल नहीं। सही जवाब: Telling a friend you accidentally broke their vase

It is an informal idiom for personal mistakes.

Complete the dialogue. dialogue_completion A2

A: 'I told everyone about the surprise party.' B: 'Oh no, you ______!'

✓ सही! ✗ बिलकुल नहीं। सही जवाब: metiste la pata

Correct conjugation for 'tú'.

🎉 स्कोर: /4

अक्सर पूछे जाने वाले सवाल

6 सवाल

It's better for social blunders or small errors. For big mistakes, use 'cometer un error grave'.

No, it's just informal. It's not a swear word.

No, that sounds like you are literally putting your foot somewhere.

Yes, it is widely understood everywhere.

You will sound unprofessional. Avoid it.

You can say 'metimos la pata' (we messed up).

संबंधित मुहावरे

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Cometer un error

synonym

To make a mistake

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Pifiarla

similar

To mess up

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La cagué

similar

I screwed up

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