loosen somebody'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.

loosen somebody’s ˈtongue

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

词组	loosen somebody's tongue
释义	loosen somebody'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 See also: loosen loosen (one'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 be (just/right) up (one's) street
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