tread on toe
Frequency: 6.812.3 per million words
Similar to 'step on'; can also be used figuratively to mean offending someone.
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Examples (10)
- Ouch! That was my toe you just trod on.
- She trod on a lot of toes when she joined the company.
- Be careful not to tread on anyone's toes in the crowded elevator.
- His blunt comments often tread on people's toes.
- I didn't mean to tread on your toes, I was just expressing my opinion.
- The new policy risks treading on the toes of several departments.
- He accidentally trod on her toe during the dance.
- It's best to avoid treading on anyone's toes if you want to maintain harmony.
- The manager was known for treading on his employees' toes with his micromanagement.
- Watch where you're going; you almost trod on my toe!