IdiomBody & Senses
Albanian
AlbanianE ka gjuhën të gjatë
Meaning: He gossips and speaks too freely.
Literally: He has a long tongue
Example: “Mos i trego sekrete; e ka gjuhën të gjatë.” — Don't tell her secrets; she has a big mouth.
English equivalent: To have a big mouth
Origin: A long tongue reaches too far: someone who has one talks too much, gossips or speaks rudely. The image is shared across many languages and has no particular story behind it.
Equivalents in other languages
English: have a big mouth
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- I rri gjel dikujt To strut arrogantly before someone and refuse to back down or bow one's head to them.
- Iku me bishtin ndër shalë To slink off defeated and ashamed.
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