loosen (one's) tongue

To cause one to speak uninhibitedly. Often refers to the effect of alcohol. A few drinks will loosen her tongue, and then I'm sure she'll tell me the secret without me even having to ask. I've never met a reporter like Courtney. She can loosen the tongue of even the cagiest politician.

loosen somebody’s ˈtongue

make somebody talk more freely than usual: A bottle of wine had loosened Harry’s tongue.

loosen (someone's) tongue

To cause (someone) to speak freely or carelessly or to divulge information.

词组	loosen (one's) tongue
释义	loosen (one's) tongue loosen (one's) tongue To cause one to speak uninhibitedly. Often refers to the effect of alcohol. A few drinks will loosen her tongue, and then I'm sure she'll tell me the secret without me even having to ask. I've never met a reporter like Courtney. She can loosen the tongue of even the cagiest politician. See also: loosen, tongue Farlex Dictionary of Idioms. loosen somebody’s ˈtongue make somebody talk more freely than usual: A bottle of wine had loosened Harry’s tongue. See also: loosen, tongue Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary loosen (someone's) tongue To cause (someone) to speak freely or carelessly or to divulge information. See also: loosen, tongue American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fifth Edition. See also: loosen loosen somebody's tongue loosen tongue be well turned out be quick on the uptake be thrilled to death be thrilled to pieces be thrilled to bits be up your street (just/right) up (one's) street
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