Question of the Day #1179

Panton 'steps on toes' over mangrove development

From the headline of this article at the Cayman News Service.

  上記の文で、step on (one's) toesの意味は？
In the sentence above, what does "step on (one's) toes" mean?

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解答

意味：
英辞郎によると、

1. （人）の足指［つま先］を踏みつける
2. 〈話〉（人）の領域を侵害する［にしゃしゃり出る］
3. 〈話〉（人）の感情を害する
（人）のつま先［足の指］を踏む［踏み付ける］、（人）を怒らせる、（人）の感情を損ねる［害する］、（人）を不快にする、（人）の権利［領分］を侵す

   

Answer

According to The Free Dictionary:

To insult, offend, or upset one, especially by getting involved in something that is one's responsibility.

 

Examples

1. I want to help John out on his project, but I know it's his baby, so I don't want to step on his toes in any way.
2. Look, you're going to have to step on a few peoples' toes if you want to get ahead in this business.
3. If you break in when other people are talking, you may step on their toes.
4. Mary is pretty, and she often treads on the toes of the girls by stealing their boyfriend.
5. It’s a very competitive business – you can’t afford to step on too many toes.

   

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