afoul of

afoul of  {prep.}
1. In collision with.
The boat ran afoul of a buoy.
2. In or into trouble with.
The thief ran afoul of the night watchman.
Speeders can expect to fall afoul of the law sometimes.
Categories: preposition
Source: A Dictionary of American Idioms

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