英语词组mouthful是什么意思，短语翻译、用法及例句-英语词组固定搭配大全

idiommouthfulgive sb a mouthful BrEBrEspoken to speak angrily to someone, or swear at them:A fella was screaming at her, so she turned and gave him such a mouthful.I tried to help out, but all I got was a mouthful.what a mouthful!(also that's a bit of a mouthful BrE)spoken used in order to describe a long word or phrase that is difficult to say:They've decided to call it the Centenary Sports Ground - it's a bit of a mouthful, isn't it?Fenella Fortescue-Faulks - what a mouthful!you said a mouthful AmEAmEspoken used in order to say that you agree completely with what someone has just said:Mr Holloway has written to the paper to say that he thinks politicians' private lives should have no bearing on their jobs. You've said a mouthful Mr Holloway."Meredith's father is a little weird, don't you think?" "You said a mouthful."

mouthful of marbles

A phrase used to describe the speech of someone who mumbles when talking. I have such a hard time understanding him—he always sounds like he has a mouthful of marbles.

give (one) a mouthful

To scold or yell at one in anger. Primarily heard in UK. I'm definitely going to give Pete a mouthful for not finishing the report on time.

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.

a mouth full of South

1. An accent typical of the southern United States. I was a little nervous coming to a big northern city like New York with a mouth full of South like mine, but everyone's been much nicer than I expected.

2. Food, flavors, or cooking styles typical of the southern United States. If you're looking for a mouth full of South, there's a barbecue joint on 5th Street.

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.

You (really) said a mouthful.

Inf. Fig. You said exactly what needed to be said.; What you said was very meaningful and had great impact. Bill: Did you hear what I said to her? Jane: Yes. You said a mouthful. Was she mad? Bill: This is the worst food I have ever eaten. It is either stale, wilted, dry, or soggy! Tom: You said a mouthful!

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.

give someone a mouthful

talk to or shout at someone in an angry, abusive, or severely critical way; swear at someone. British informal

say a mouthful

make a striking or important statement; say something noteworthy. North American informal

a mouth full of South

n. a southern accent. I just love to hear a man with a mouth full of South.

mouthful

1. n. a true statement. You said a mouthful, and I agree.

2. n. a tirade. Paul really gave me a mouthful. I didn’t know I hurt his feelings.

you said a mouthful

What you said is absolutely true or important or relevant. This American colloquialism dates from the early 1900s. Dorothy Parker used it in Life (Feb. 3, 1921), “‘You said a mouthful.’ I confess.”

词组	mouthful
释义	mouthful Theme: SCOLDING n. a tirade. Paul really gave me a mouthful. I didn't know I hurt his feelings.She sure had a mouthful to say to you! Theme: TRUTH n. a true statement. You said a mouthful, and I agree.That is a mouthful, and I know it took courage to say it. mouthful noun 1 a word or phrase that is difficult to speak (for reasons of complexity or length, not content) UK, 1883. 2 something spoken which has importance or other significance. From earlier use as 'a long word' US, 1916.► give a mouthfulto swear or be otherwise verbally abusive to someone US, 1941 idiommouthfulgive sb a mouthful BrEBrEspoken to speak angrily to someone, or swear at them:A fella was screaming at her, so she turned and gave him such a mouthful.I tried to help out, but all I got was a mouthful.what a mouthful!(also that's a bit of a mouthful BrE)spoken used in order to describe a long word or phrase that is difficult to say:They've decided to call it the Centenary Sports Ground - it's a bit of a mouthful, isn't it?Fenella Fortescue-Faulks - what a mouthful!you said a mouthful AmEAmEspoken used in order to say that you agree completely with what someone has just said:Mr Holloway has written to the paper to say that he thinks politicians' private lives should have no bearing on their jobs. You've said a mouthful Mr Holloway."Meredith's father is a little weird, don't you think?" "You said a mouthful." mouthful of marbles A phrase used to describe the speech of someone who mumbles when talking. I have such a hard time understanding him—he always sounds like he has a mouthful of marbles. give (one) a mouthful To scold or yell at one in anger. Primarily heard in UK. I'm definitely going to give Pete a mouthful for not finishing the report on time. 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. a mouth full of South 1. An accent typical of the southern United States. I was a little nervous coming to a big northern city like New York with a mouth full of South like mine, but everyone's been much nicer than I expected. 2. Food, flavors, or cooking styles typical of the southern United States. If you're looking for a mouth full of South, there's a barbecue joint on 5th Street. 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. You (really) said a mouthful. Inf. Fig. You said exactly what needed to be said.; What you said was very meaningful and had great impact. Bill: Did you hear what I said to her? Jane: Yes. You said a mouthful. Was she mad? Bill: This is the worst food I have ever eaten. It is either stale, wilted, dry, or soggy! Tom: You said a mouthful! 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. give someone a mouthful talk to or shout at someone in an angry, abusive, or severely critical way; swear at someone. British informal say a mouthful make a striking or important statement; say something noteworthy. North American informal a mouth full of South n. a southern accent. I just love to hear a man with a mouth full of South. mouthful 1. n. a true statement. You said a mouthful, and I agree. 2. n. a tirade. Paul really gave me a mouthful. I didn’t know I hurt his feelings. you said a mouthful What you said is absolutely true or important or relevant. This American colloquialism dates from the early 1900s. Dorothy Parker used it in Life (Feb. 3, 1921), “‘You said a mouthful.’ I confess.”
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