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Englishsay a mouthful
Meaning: To say something important or true; often said in agreement.
Example: “"That exam was brutal." "You said a mouthful."”
Origin: A mouthful is as much as the mouth can hold, so someone who "said a mouthful" said something substantial. American slang from the early 20th century, often as the reply "You said a mouthful!"
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