be talking out of both sides of (one's) mouth
be talking out of both sides of (one's) mouth
To be trying to maintain contradictory positions or beliefs in an attempt to please the most people. We all know that you've been talking out of both sides of your mouth about the merger, so please, just tell us the truth. Will there be layoffs or not? I don't trust that candidate—he still hasn't committed to a clear course of action and is always talking out of both sides of his mouth.
See also: both, mouth, of, out, side, talk
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
- talk out of both sides of (one's) mouth
- be speaking out of both sides of (one's) mouth
- speak out of both sides of (one's) mouth
- speak out of both sides of your mouth
- go to the stake
- have it both ways
- want (one's) bread buttered on both sides
- want your bread buttered on both sides
- in two minds
- of two minds