He always puts his foot in it when he tries to tell a joke.

She always ends up sticking her foot in it whenever she tries to give advice.

He always sticks his foot in it when he tries to give advice.

He really stuck his foot in it when he made that comment.

He is always putting his foot in it by saying the wrong thing.

Sometimes, in order to achieve success, you have to lower your sights and be willing to settle for less.

He lowered his sights and focused on more achievable goals.

She decided to lower her sights and pursue a more realistic goal.

He lowers his sights and focuses on more achievable goals.

Sometimes it's best to go with your gut instinct.