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roll off the tongue

idiom
Meaning

To proceed into oral expression in a manner which is fluent, appealing, or glib.


Examples
SIMPLE

This new brand name really rolls off the tongue.

CONTEXTUAL

The speechwriter chose simple words so that the politician's message would roll off the tongue during the live broadcast.

COMPLEX

Although the poem was technically complex, the poet chose such rhythmic language that every stanza seemed to roll off the tongue with effortless grace.

Anchors to
Related idioms8entries
  1. 01

    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.

  2. 02

    call roll

    To make a roll call; to take attendance.

  3. 03

    cat got someone's tongue

    Why is someone not saying anything?

  4. 04

    civil tongue

    A polite manner of speaking.

  5. 05

    dice roll

    Something unpredictable or unexpected.

  6. 06

    find one's tongue

    To speak after being unable to do so or after remaining silent; to find something to say.

  7. 07

    forked tongue

    The characteristic of deceptiveness; duplicity; untruthfulness.

  8. 08

    heads will roll

    Some people will be fired for incompetence.

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