Ratchet mouth In english explanation

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

author Zesty Y calendar 2021-08-19 10:08

Meaning of Ratchet mouth

Synonyms:

a motor mouth , loud/ big mouth

Ratchet mouth noun phrase

Said of someone who talks without stopping.

 

"Stop talking! You are such a ratchet mouth," The class monitor screamed at John.

He has been talking during the whole lesson. What a ratchet mouth!

I am becoming exasperated with this ratchet mouth. I've told him to stop, but he is still going on endlessly.

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

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

 

have a big mouth

To be talkative, usually in a noisy, rude or indiscreet way.  

 

Origin of Ratchet mouth

The origin of this phrase is not clear.
 

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