mouthful

a mouth full of South

1. An accent typical of the southern United States. I was a little nervous coming to a big northern city like New York with a mouth full of South like mine, but everyone's been much nicer than I expected.

2. Food, flavors, or cooking styles typical of the southern United States. If you're looking for a mouth full of South, there's a barbecue joint on 5th Street.

give (one) a mouthful

To scold or yell at one in anger. Primarily heard in UK. I'm definitely going to give Pete a mouthful for not finishing the report on time.

mouthful of marbles

A phrase used to describe the speech of someone who mumbles when talking. I have such a hard time understanding him—he always sounds like he has a mouthful of marbles.

say a mouthful

1. To speak at length or voluminously (about something). The senator has already said a mouthful about the issue in press events and on the floor of Congress, but she says this is just the beginning of her campaign. I always say a mouthful when this topic comes up, so tell me to stop if I start rambling.

2. To say something that is particularly poignant, pertinent, or revealing. The executive said a mouthful when he admitted that the company hadn't done enough to protect customers' privacy. This was their worst season in the history of the team, which is saying a mouthful considering how poorly they've done for the last decade.

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you('ve) said a mouthful

1. What you just said is particularly pertinent, poignant, or agreeable. A: "Have you seen the latest policy change in that memo? I swear, this company is going right down the toilet!" B: "You sure said a mouthful, Charlie." A: "There's nothing better in life than a fine glass of wine!" B: "You've said a mouthful!"

2. What you just said was very verbose and complicated. A: "So as you see, the conductors emit ionizing radiation that strips electrons from atoms, rendering this a particularly harmful source of energy." B: "Wow, you sure said a mouthful. I didn't quite make out the finer details, but that's all very bad, right?" Thank you for such extensive advice on the issue—you've certainly said a mouthful. I think I'll just take my computer to a repair shop and let them fix it.

say a mouthful

Fig. to say a lot; to say something very important or meaningful. When you said things were busy around here, you said a mouthful. It is terribly busy. You sure said a mouthful, Bob. Things are really busy.

See also: mouthful, say

You (really) said a mouthful.

Inf. Fig. You said exactly what needed to be said.; What you said was very meaningful and had great impact. Bill: Did you hear what I said to her? Jane: Yes. You said a mouthful. Was she mad? Bill: This is the worst food I have ever eaten. It is either stale, wilted, dry, or soggy! Tom: You said a mouthful!

say a mouthful

Utter something important or meaningful, as in You said a mouthful when you called him a fine musician. This term is often used to express agreement, much as you can say that again is. It was first recorded in 1790.

See also: mouthful, say

The American Heritage® Dictionary of Idioms by Christine Ammer.

give someone a mouthful

talk to or shout at someone in an angry, abusive, or severely critical way; swear at someone. British informal

say a mouthful

make a striking or important statement; say something noteworthy. North American informal

See also: mouthful, say

Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary

a mouth full of South

n. a southern accent. I just love to hear a man with a mouth full of South.

mouthful

1. n. a true statement. You said a mouthful, and I agree.

2. n. a tirade. Paul really gave me a mouthful. I didn’t know I hurt his feelings.

McGraw-Hill's Dictionary of American Slang and Colloquial Expressions

you said a mouthful

What you said is absolutely true or important or relevant. This American colloquialism dates from the early 1900s. Dorothy Parker used it in Life (Feb. 3, 1921), “‘You said a mouthful.’ I confess.”

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释义	mouthful a mouth full of South 1. An accent typical of the southern United States. I was a little nervous coming to a big northern city like New York with a mouth full of South like mine, but everyone's been much nicer than I expected. 2. Food, flavors, or cooking styles typical of the southern United States. If you're looking for a mouth full of South, there's a barbecue joint on 5th Street. See also: full, mouth, of, south give (one) a mouthful To scold or yell at one in anger. Primarily heard in UK. I'm definitely going to give Pete a mouthful for not finishing the report on time. See also: give, mouthful mouthful of marbles A phrase used to describe the speech of someone who mumbles when talking. I have such a hard time understanding him—he always sounds like he has a mouthful of marbles. See also: marble, mouthful, of say a mouthful 1. To speak at length or voluminously (about something). The senator has already said a mouthful about the issue in press events and on the floor of Congress, but she says this is just the beginning of her campaign. I always say a mouthful when this topic comes up, so tell me to stop if I start rambling. 2. To say something that is particularly poignant, pertinent, or revealing. The executive said a mouthful when he admitted that the company hadn't done enough to protect customers' privacy. This was their worst season in the history of the team, which is saying a mouthful considering how poorly they've done for the last decade. See also: mouthful, say you('ve) said a mouthful 1. What you just said is particularly pertinent, poignant, or agreeable. A: "Have you seen the latest policy change in that memo? I swear, this company is going right down the toilet!" B: "You sure said a mouthful, Charlie." A: "There's nothing better in life than a fine glass of wine!" B: "You've said a mouthful!" 2. What you just said was very verbose and complicated. A: "So as you see, the conductors emit ionizing radiation that strips electrons from atoms, rendering this a particularly harmful source of energy." B: "Wow, you sure said a mouthful. I didn't quite make out the finer details, but that's all very bad, right?" Thank you for such extensive advice on the issue—you've certainly said a mouthful. I think I'll just take my computer to a repair shop and let them fix it. See also: mouthful, said Farlex Dictionary of Idioms. say a mouthful Fig. to say a lot; to say something very important or meaningful. When you said things were busy around here, you said a mouthful. It is terribly busy. You sure said a mouthful, Bob. Things are really busy. See also: mouthful, say You (really) said a mouthful. Inf. Fig. You said exactly what needed to be said.; What you said was very meaningful and had great impact. Bill: Did you hear what I said to her? Jane: Yes. You said a mouthful. Was she mad? Bill: This is the worst food I have ever eaten. It is either stale, wilted, dry, or soggy! Tom: You said a mouthful! See also: mouthful, said McGraw-Hill Dictionary of American Idioms and Phrasal Verbs. say a mouthful Utter something important or meaningful, as in You said a mouthful when you called him a fine musician. This term is often used to express agreement, much as you can say that again is. It was first recorded in 1790. See also: mouthful, say The American Heritage® Dictionary of Idioms by Christine Ammer. give someone a mouthful talk to or shout at someone in an angry, abusive, or severely critical way; swear at someone. British informal See also: give, mouthful, someone say a mouthful make a striking or important statement; say something noteworthy. North American informal See also: mouthful, say Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary a mouth full of South n. a southern accent. I just love to hear a man with a mouth full of South. See also: full, mouth, of, south mouthful 1. n. a true statement. You said a mouthful, and I agree. 2. n. a tirade. Paul really gave me a mouthful. I didn’t know I hurt his feelings. McGraw-Hill's Dictionary of American Slang and Colloquial Expressions you said a mouthful What you said is absolutely true or important or relevant. This American colloquialism dates from the early 1900s. Dorothy Parker used it in Life (Feb. 3, 1921), “‘You said a mouthful.’ I confess.” See also: mouthful, said The Dictionary of Clichés by Christine Ammer See also: a mouth full of South mouth full of South south have (one's) heart in (one's) mouth have heart in mouth have your heart in your mouth heart in one's mouth, have one's put words in mouth put words in someone's mouth put words in/into somebody's mouth References in periodicals archive But, surprisingly, it was the slogan under the banner headline - "mouthfuls of loveliness" - that the punter took most exception to. SAUCY SLOGAN OFF THE MENU AT GEE'S SPOT CAFE; Burger van boss told to remove 'mouthfuls of loveliness' sign after complaint A third of the students were told to eat as they normally would, another third to pause for ten seconds between swallowing each mouthful and the last group to chew each bite for 30 seconds before swallowing. Want to get rid of your flab? Just chew each mouthful for 30 seconds But on Christmas Day his parents Debbie, 35, and Grant, 37, hope he will try something new as they are going to encourage him to take his first mouthful of savoury food. 'If our boy eats anything other than custard on Christmas Day it would be the best present ever' Hopes seven-year-old Alex will finally have his first savoury food At the Mid Wales Mouthful Food Festival visitors can enjoy a wide range of tasty food and drink from 57 of the region's best food producers, with stalls featuring gourmet ingredients, quality local meat and fresh produce, artisan and speciality food. Sheep-breeder Olwen keen to go green at Wonderwool Wales A spokesman said: "In doing so we do not compromise on taste, so that customers can still have a succulent rib platter and salad and enjoy every mouthful." Join war on fats & booze He took to the catwalk at Wonderwool Wales and headed up the list of chefs who demonstrated recipes at the inaugural Mid Wales Mouthful festival, both at Builth Wells. Top chef's cheers for double festival An attacker biting the snake's neck bursts the glands and gets a burning mouthful and sometimes a blinding squirt into the eyes. Bite this: borrowed toad toxins save snake's neck The man is a presence, undoubtedly; stomping about in his large frame, refracting sunlight from his mouthful of precious stones. Shake da Mayor That's a mouthful and a handful, but it doesn't stop there. Globetrotting Lewis always knew his career direction In the past, the path to perfectly aligned teeth meant a smile marred by a mouthful of metal brackets and wire. Rapid manufacturing produces custom lingual orthodontic appliances "Hyaluronan," a mouthful of a molecule, regulates cell movement and growth. "Hyaluronan" molecule may inhibit myelin repair Mark Twain delivered a mouthful of truth when he proclaimed that nothing in our country is as interesting as the human mind. Katrina: a matrix of stories She claims that moments earlier she had received a mouthful of abuse from her attacker as he manouevred his car past her van in the parking area Blyth Community Hospital and the health centre next to it. Mum is left with these injuries after road rage bust-up with driver, 62 as a quaking contestant on NBC's 'Fear Factor' tries to swallow a mouthful of cow testicles." Beware spritely and hobgoblinic consistency; turn now to bosenmate, and cow testicles Whole wheat means that you can expect a mouthful of healthy phytochemicals plus three to four grams of fiber in your muffin. 100% wholesome
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