have the black ox tread on one's foot

English dictionary entry

Meanings

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

Word forms

have the black ox tread on one's foot has the black ox tread on one's foot having the black ox tread on one's foot had the black ox tread on one's foot
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