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get wind in one's jaws

idiom
Meaning

To have too much to say; talk too much; run at the mouth; to speak one's mind or voice one's opinion about a matter; blabber


Examples
SIMPLE

He always gets wind in his jaws when he drinks too much.

CONTEXTUAL

During the meeting, she got wind in her jaws and started criticizing the new policy without waiting for her turn.

COMPLEX

Despite the gravity of the situation, the politician could not stop getting wind in his jaws, much to the embarrassment of his advisors.

Anchors to
Related idioms8entries
  1. 01

    abound in one's own sense

    To follow one’s own inclinations and opinions.

  2. 02

    ace up one's sleeve

    A surprise advantage of which others are not aware.

  3. 03

    act one's age

    To behave in a manner appropriate to one's age.

  4. 04

    act one's age, not one's shoe size

    Synonym of act one's age (“to behave in a mature manner; to avoid being childish”).

  5. 05

    afraid of one's own shadow

    Exceptionally timid.

  6. 06

    air one's dirty laundry in public

    To reveal one's sordid secrets to the public.

  7. 07

    air one's dirty linen in public

    Synonym of air one's dirty laundry in public.

  8. 08

    albatross around one's neck

    A characteristic, possession, associate, or previous deed that hinders one's ability to succeed.

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