Start tongues (a-)wagging In english explanation

The meaning, explanation, definition and origin of the idiom/phrase "start tongues (a-)wagging", English Idiom Dictionary ( also found in Vietnamese )

author Julia Huong calendar 2021-11-15 01:11

Meaning of Start tongues (a-)wagging

Synonyms:

cause (some) tongues to wag , set tongues (a-)wagging

Start tongues (a-)wagging informal verb phrase

Used to indicate that a lot of people are talking about or discuss something

His corruption started tongues wagging. He felt so ashamed that he didn't want to go out.

His private life has started tongues wagging.

Other phrases about:

Hear it Through the Grapevine

To hear or learn of something passed from one person to another or an unofficial source 

an ear duster

Someone who loves to gossip

latrinogram

Used to indicate any gossip, rumor, or unfounded information that spread in the military latrines (communal toilets).

be on everyone's lips

If something is on everyone's lips, people are discussing or talking about it.

Grammar and Usage of Start tongues (a-)wagging

Verb Forms

  • to start tongues (a-)wagging
  • starts tongues (a-)wagging
  • starting tongues(a-)wagging
  • started tongues (a-) wagging

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

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