step in it
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Meaning · English
To do something that gets oneself in trouble; to make a foreseeable blunder; to foolishly cause oneself a problem.
Register: informal
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “step in it” mean?
To do something that gets oneself in trouble; to make a foreseeable blunder; to foolishly cause oneself a problem.
Is “step in it” formal or informal?
step in it is generally informal.