meter la pata

Podrías meter la pata aquí y allá. He metido la pata con otras personas trans.
You might slip up here and there; I've slipped up myself with other trans people.
Si los Jefes de Gobierno vuelven a meter la pata esta vez, será imposible convencer al electorado europeo del poder de Europa.
If the Heads of Government drop another clanger this time, it will be impossible to convince the European electorate of Europe's power.
No me atrevo a reparar el auto yo solo. No quiero meter la pata.
I don't dare fix the car myself. I don't want to mess things up.
Recuerda, tú nunca me viste en la disco anoche, no vayas a meter la pata con mis padres.
Remember, you never saw me at the disco last night. Don't go and put your foot in it with my parents.
Palabra del día
la cometa