loose tongue
The act or habit of excessively speaking or discussing subjects that are private or confidential.
Meaning adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
“Be careful what you say, as he has a loose tongue.”
“The manager warned the team that a loose tongue could ruin the secret project before the launch.”
“Despite his reputation for brilliance, his notoriously loose tongue often betrayed the confidential strategies discussed within the inner circle of the firm.”
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all bedlam breaks loose
The situation becomes chaotic or characterized by conflict or rage.
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all hell breaks loose
The situation becomes chaotic or characterized by conflict or rage.
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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.
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cast loose
To unfasten, loosen, or set free.
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cat got someone's tongue
Why is someone not saying anything?
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civil tongue
A polite manner of speaking.
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cut loose
To loosen or set free someone or something.
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cut one loose
To flatulate; to fart.
Last updated August 10, 2026