put words in someone's mouth
put words in (one's) mouth
To falsely attribute a statement or belief to someone. I never said you were lazy—stop putting words in my mouth!
See also: mouth, put, word
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
put words in someone's mouth
Tell what someone should say, as in Give Janey a chance to answer my question; don't put words in her mouth. This graphic term appeared in the Bible (II Samuel 14:3): "So Joab put words in her mouth." Also see take the words out of one's mouth.
See also: mouth, put, word
The American Heritage® Dictionary of Idioms by Christine Ammer.
put words in (or into) someone's mouth
1 falsely report what someone has said. 2 prompt or encourage someone to say something.See also: mouth, put, word
Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary
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