tread on (someone's) toes
idiom
British, informal
: to do something that upsets or offends (someone)
You might tread on some important people's toes with this project.
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“Tread on (someone's) toes.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/tread%20on%20%28someone%27s%29%20toes. Accessed 31 Oct. 2025.
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