Meaning of step on someone's toes | Babel Free

Verb CEFR C2

Definitions

To cause someone offense, especially by trying to control something that is under their authority, or interfering in their private affairs.

idiomatic

Deutsch auf die Füße treten

Español pisar el pie a alguien pisarle a alguien los callos

Suomi astua jonkun varpaille

Français marcher sur les pieds marcher sur les plates-bandes

Italiano pestare i piedi

Português pisar nos calos de alguém

“I didn't think I'd be stepping on my sister's toes when I told my nephew to sit up straight at the dinner table.”

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