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Meaning of have the black ox tread on one's foot | Babel Free

Verb CEFR C2

Definitions

To have trouble come upon one; to experience sorrow or misfortune.

obsolete

CEFR level

C2

Mastery
This word is part of the CEFR C2 vocabulary — mastery level.

See also

have the blues have the cards have the cards in one's hands have the dirts with have the drains up have the drop on