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5 mouth idioms, with pictures

Look at the picture, read the meaning, and listen to the example.

A man in a blue shirt grins and holds his tongue inside his cheek, which makes a round bump. He hands a funny sign to his smiling coworker at the office. Two other coworkers laugh at the sign.

What does “Tongue in cheek” mean?

“Tongue in cheek” means said as a joke, not seriously.

Example: It was tongue in cheek, so please do not be angry.

Emoji clue: tongue, inbox tray, smiling face with rosy cheeks

Three neighbors in bright coats stand in a line on a street and pass a small glowing speech bubble from one to the next. The last woman points happily to a little bakery with a long line of customers.

What does “Word of mouth” mean?

“Word of mouth” means news told from person to person.

Example: Most of our new customers come by word of mouth.

Emoji clue: speech balloon, mouth

A man at a cafe table whispers to a friend while a big cartoon pair of lips floats over his head. A small toy ship with a worried captain sinks in his coffee cup. A woman at the next table listens closely.

What does “Loose lips sink ships” mean?

“Loose lips sink ships” means careless talk can cause trouble.

Example: Do not tell anyone, because loose lips sink ships. Keep it quiet.

Emoji clue: open lock, lips, ship, down arrow

A man in a striped shirt stands at a pizza shop window and looks at a huge hot pizza with melting cheese. Drops of water fall from his open mouth. The smiling chef behind the counter holds up a pizza peel.

What does “Mouth-watering” mean?

“Mouth-watering” means looks or smells very good.

Example: The mouth-watering smell of fresh bread filled the shop.

Emoji clue: mouth, droplet, pizza

A woman in a gray blazer sits at a meeting table and presses her teeth on the tip of her tongue. Her face is tight and red. Across the table, her boss shows a chart with a big mistake on it.

What does “Bite your tongue” mean?

“Bite your tongue” means stop yourself from saying it.

Example: I wanted to argue, but I had to bite my tongue.

Emoji clue: tooth, tongue

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100 common English idioms and their meanings

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