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step on a rake

vb. 1 (context literally English) To step on the tine of a garden rake, causing the handle of the rake to rise from the ground rapidly, invariably striking the person walking in the face. 2 (context idiomatic figuratively English) To fall victim to a hazard.

Usage examples of "step on a rake".

Some guys step on a rake in the dark, and get mad and go punch somebody.

Others step on a rake in the dark, and fall down laughing at themselves.