A plum in (one's) mouth In english explanation

The meaning, explanation, definition and origin of the idiom/phrase "a plum in (one's) mouth", English Idiom Dictionary ( also found in Vietnamese )

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Meaning of A plum in (one's) mouth

A plum in (one's) mouth British singular noun

Primally used in the UK to indicate the typical manner of communication from the high social class

Although she isn't from the high class, she can speak with a plum in his mouth, thanks to the careful teaching of his wise mother.

He always talks with a plum in his mouth, which makes people feel annoyed.

Other phrases about:

fast talker

Used to describe someone who is good at persuading people to do or believe something

bandy words (with somebody)

To argue with somebody

Verbosity leads to unclear, inarticulate things
An expressive style that uses excessive or empty words will result in things that can't be explained clearly
be like talking to a brick wall
used when the person you are talking to does not pay attention to you, you are completely ignored.
POSH - Port out, starboard home
Elegance, swanky, rich, of high class

Grammar and Usage of A plum in (one's) mouth

Noun Forms

  • a plum in her mouth
  • a plum in his mouth
  • a plum in our mouth
  • a plum in their mouth
  • a plum in your mouth
  • plum in my mouth
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