tread on (someone's) toes



tread on (someone's) toes

To insult, offend, or upset someone, especially by involving oneself in that which is someone else's responsibility. I want to help Johnny out on his project, but I know he's very proud, and I don't want to tread on his toes in any way. Look, you're going to have to tread on a few peoples' toes if you want to get ahead in this business.
See also: on, toe, tread

Common Names:

NameGenderPronouncedUsage
AdeleAH-de-lə (German), ə-DEL (English), AH-de-le (Finnish)German, English, Italian, Finnish
Helena['helinə]
Wassim-Arabic
Euthymios-Ancient Greek
Chuldah-Biblical Hebrew
Hippokrates-Ancient Greek