Have a big mouth In english explanation

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

author Zesty Y calendar 2021-07-22 04:07

Meaning of Have a big mouth

Synonyms:

blabbermouth , have a loud mouth

Have a big mouth phrase

Also: be/ have got a big mouth.

To talk constantly and loudly that annoy other people; to tend to tell things that should be kept secret.

Everyone refused to talk to Mary because she has a big mouth.

I must admit that I had a big mouth before I reached adulthood.

Having a big mouth will just make you lose others' respect.

Other phrases about:

talk (one's) pants off

Used to imply that one talks for such a long time that someone becomes tired or bored

ratchet mouth

Said of someone who talks constantly.
 

talk until (one) is blue in the face

Used to express efforts to expain or talk about something again and again but one doesn't listen to or change their opinion

I don't want to sound like a busybody, but
an expression used to introduce an opinion or suggestion
 
talk (one's) arm(s) off

Talk so much that the listener becomes exhausted or bored

 

Grammar and Usage of Have a big mouth

Verb Forms

  • had a big mouth
  • having a big mouth

The verb "have" must be conjugated according to its tense.
 

Origin of Have a big mouth

The origin of this phrase is not clear. It gives an image of someone whose mouth is hanging open. An open mouth would not be able to keep secrets inside.

The Origin Cited: writingexplained.org .
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