noun
/ˈmaʊɵ/ , pl mouths /ˈmaʊðz/
the opening through which food passes into the body :the part of the face that includes the lips and the opening behind them [count]
[count] :an opening in something - usually + of
[count] :the place where a river enters the ocean
[singular] informal :an unpleasant or offensive way of talking
all mouth (and no trousers/action)
Brit informal - used to describe someone who talks a lot about doing something but never actually does it;
born with a silver spoon in your mouth
butter wouldn't melt in someone's mouth
by word of mouth
down in the mouth
unhappy or depressed
foam at the mouth
from the horse's mouth
froth at the mouth
hand to mouth
heart in your mouth
keep your mouth shut
to not say anything
to not talk about something (such as a secret)
look a gift horse in the mouth
melt in your mouth
mouth to feed
a person (such as a child) who needs to be fed
put words in/into someone's mouth
put your foot in your mouth
put your money where your mouth is
run your mouth
shoot your mouth off
shut your mouth
take the words right out of someone's mouth
verb
mouths; mouthed; mouthing
[+ obj] to say or repeat (something) without really meaning it or understanding it
to form (words) with your lips without speaking
mouth off
[phrasal verb] informal :to talk in a loud, unpleasant, or rude way
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