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STEP ON SOMEONE'S TOES

to upset someone, esp. by getting involved in smth. that is that person’s responsibility
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1. It’s a very competitive business – you can’t afford to step on too many toes.
2. Whereas a character like Aniq is conscious of everybody and really doesn't want to step on toes, Edwin Akufo wants every toe stepped on.


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