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loose tongue

idiom

The act or habit of excessively speaking or discussing subjects that are 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 tongue

    To resist the urge to speak out, especially in order to avoid saying something inappropriate or likely to cause a dispute.

  4. 04

    cast loose

    To unfasten, loosen, or set free.

  5. 05

    cat got someone's tongue

    Why is someone not saying anything?

  6. 06

    civil tongue

    A polite manner of speaking.

  7. 07

    cut loose

    To loosen or set free someone or something.

  8. 08

    cut one loose

    To flatulate; to fart.

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