Acronym: Foot In
Mouth Syndrome
Refers to the disorder which manifests itself when you inappropriately
make a statement at an inopportune moment, often deemed irrecoverable - thus you have inserted your foot into your
mouth.
Typically followed with embarassment & many apologies, or a tacit understanding about your position.
John: "The boss is being a complete
idiot - he's gotta start listening to reason"
Bob (whispers): "uhhhhhh he's right behind you..."
John: "d-oh!"
Bob: "Nice case of FIMS there ace"