have a loose tongue
have a loose tongue
To speak too frequently and/or without discretion, especially as when unintentionally revealing private or sensitive information to others. You have a very loose tongue. You'd do well to learn to keep your mouth shut! The details of this project are extremely confidential, so make sure you don't have a loose tongue about it.
See also: have, loose, tongue
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
have a loose ˈtongue
talk too much, especially about things that are private: Be careful what you tell Sam — she’s got a very loose tongue, you know.See also: have, loose, tongue
Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary
- loose lip(s)
- loose talk
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- fall through the cracks
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- put foot in mouth
- slip between the cracks
- slip through the cracks
- slip through the net