Have a loose tongue In english explanation

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

author Tonia Thai calendar 2021-04-25 07:04

Meaning of Have a loose tongue

Synonyms:

To talk hot air

Have a loose tongue American British Verb + object/complement

The verb "have" in the idiom "have a loose tongue" can be replaced by "get".

To talk freely, especially when unintentionally disclosing private information or secret to others

 

The manager warned all employees of having a loose tounge about the product to avoid leaking confidential information.

You have a loose tongue! You talk to all your classmates about my secrets.

Don't pay any attention to Jack. He always has a loose tongue.

Other phrases about:

get something off your chest
Speak out the problem
to let the cat out of the bag

To let a secret out by accident

tip (one's) hand

To accidentally reveal what you are going to do or what you believe

let it drop

1. To stop talking or thinking about something.
2. To unintentionally disclose important or confidential information.

 

give (oneself) away

To reveal, usually in an unintentional way

Grammar and Usage of Have a loose tongue

Verb Forms

  • had a loose tongue
  • has a loose tongue
  • having a loose tongue
  • to have a loose tongue

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

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