Meaning
To be someone who talks too much or cannot keep secrets.
Cultural Background
In American culture, being a 'big mouth' is often associated with being a 'snitch' or someone who cannot be trusted with office gossip. In British English, 'big mouth' is often used in a slightly more playful, though still critical, way among friends.
Avoid in formal settings
Never use this in a job interview or with a boss.
Meaning
To be someone who talks too much or cannot keep secrets.
Avoid in formal settings
Never use this in a job interview or with a boss.
Test Yourself
Complete the sentence.
Don't tell her the secret; she _________.
The correct idiom is 'to have a big mouth'.
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Visual Learning Aids
Practice Bank
1 exercisesDon't tell her the secret; she _________.
The correct idiom is 'to have a big mouth'.
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Frequently Asked Questions
1 questionsYes, it is generally considered rude.
Related Phrases
Loose lips
similarCareless speech
Blabbermouth
synonymA person who gossips
