should be "put his foot in his mouth".



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送交者: skipper3 于 2006-3-24, 22:35:00:

回答: He is such a man who always eats his words. 由 xj 于 2006-3-24, 22:11:54:

"eat his words" usually refers to someone breaking a verbal contract or promise, something involving certain type of commitment. "put his foot in his mouth" does not have to involve commitment.



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