Phrase guide

tread on someone's toes

verb · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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1

verb

Meaning 1

To offend someone.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: idiomatic

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Synonyms: step on someone's toes

Antonyms: none provided

2

verb

Meaning 2

Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see tread, toes.

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