have a big mouth
have a big mouth
To have a tendency or habit of speaking incessantly, indiscreetly, and/or in a noisy, boorish manner. I can't stand Terry's new husband, he has such a big mouth! It's like no one else gets a chance to speak when he's here. If I'd known you had such a big mouth, I'd have never shared my secret with you!
See also: big, have, mouth
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
have a big mouth
to be a gossiper; to be a person who tells secrets. Mary has a big mouth. She told Bob what I was getting him for his birthday. You shouldn't say things like that about people all the time. Everyone will say you have a big mouth.
See also: big, have, mouth
McGraw-Hill Dictionary of American Idioms and Phrasal Verbs.
big mouth, have a
Also, have or be a loud mouth . Be loquacious, often noisily or boastfully; be tactless or reveal secrets. For example, After a few drinks, Dick turns into a loud mouth about his accomplishments, or Don't tell Peggy anything confidential; she's known for having a big mouth. [Slang; late 1800s]
See also: big, have
The American Heritage® Dictionary of Idioms by Christine Ammer.
have a big mouth
tv. to speak loudly and openly in public; to tell secrets. (Have got can replace have.) He has a big mouth. Don’t tell him anything you don’t want everybody else to know.
See also: big, have, mouth
McGraw-Hill's Dictionary of American Slang and Colloquial Expressions
- big mouth, have a
- have a loud mouth
- loud
- loudmouth
- be a loud mouth
- big mouth
- bigmouth
- a big mouth
- loud mouth
- open (one's) big mouth