Learn English – Word for awkward situation

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David says to Jane: "Wow, that John is a really boring guy to hang out with."

(…at that moment, John walks into the room, accidentally hearing the conversation between David and Jane.)

Is there a word for these situations when you trash talk someone that unintentionally/by accident hears what you are saying about him/her?

Edit: added a Family Guy clip for extra context/explanation:
https://youtu.be/5GwAHEgOxuU

Best Answer

David put his foot in his mouth.

foot in one's mouth, put one's: Say something foolish, embarrassing, or tactless. For example, Jane put her foot in her mouth when she called him by her first husband's name. (http://www.dictionary.com/browse/foot-in-one-s-mouth--put-one-s)

The mistake itself could be called a blooper. If you want something more old-fashioned: an indiscretion.

If David wants to express regret for what he said, he could say, "Me and my big mouth."

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