say a mouthful
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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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
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.
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The American Heritage® Dictionary of Idioms by Christine Ammer.
say a mouthful
make a striking or important statement; say something noteworthy. North American informalSee also: mouthful, say
Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary
- mouthful of marbles
- at great length
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- length
- bag of wind
- at length
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- bang on about (something)
- be on about
- be on about something