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loose lip

idiom

The practice or characteristic of being overly talkative, especially with respect to inadvertently revealing information which is private or confidential.


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  1. 01

    all bedlam breaks loose

    The situation becomes chaotic or characterized by conflict or rage.

  2. 02

    all hell breaks loose

    The situation becomes chaotic or characterized by conflict or rage.

  3. 03

    bite one's lip

    To forcibly prevent oneself from speaking, especially in order to avoid saying something inappropriate or likely to cause a dispute.

  4. 04

    button one's lip

    To remain silent, especially in order to keep a secret or to avoid saying something inappropriate.

  5. 05

    cast loose

    To unfasten, loosen, or set free.

  6. 06

    cut loose

    To loosen or set free someone or something.

  7. 07

    cut one loose

    To flatulate; to fart.

  8. 08

    cut someone loose

    To let someone go from something, such as a position, relationship, or obligation.

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