History
History
Synonyms
UK
US
Meaning:
faux pas

(French) an accidental mistake in behaviour or speech that offends all people

social error

indiscretion

the state of being indiscreet; indiscreet behaviour

mistake

muddle

a confused state

confused state

slip

to (almost) fall as the result of losing one's balance; to go, move or put (something) quietly or quickly, especially without attracting attention

error, goof

slip-up

to fall in standard or quality

mistake

FOUL-UP as in Wiktionary
FOUL-UP as in Wikipedia