IdiomBody & Senses
English
Englishhave a big mouth
Meaning: To talk too much, especially about things that should be kept secret.
Example: “Don't tell him about the party; he has a big mouth.”
Origin: The mouth stands for speech. The phrase is common in American English from the late 19th century.
Equivalents in other languages
Albanian: E ka gjuhën të gjatë Literally: He has a long tongue
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