have swallowed a dictionary

To use an extensive vocabulary, especially by incorporating uncommon words into one's speech. That guy sounds like he's swallowed a dictionary—none of the kids can follow what he's saying.

have swallowed a dictionary

use long and obscure words when speaking. informal

词组	have swallowed a dictionary
释义	have swallowed a dictionary have swallowed a dictionary To use an extensive vocabulary, especially by incorporating uncommon words into one's speech. That guy sounds like he's swallowed a dictionary—none of the kids can follow what he's saying. See also: dictionary, have, swallow Farlex Dictionary of Idioms. have swallowed a dictionary use long and obscure words when speaking. informal See also: dictionary, have, swallow Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary See also: swallow the dictionary put two fingers up at (someone or something) put/stick two fingers up at somebody stick two fingers up at (someone or something) a walking dictionary a walking dictionary, encyclopedia, etc. dictionary encyclopedia ain’t 1
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