run off at the mouth

The idiom "run off at the mouth" is commonly used to describe someone who talks excessively or without consideration.

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Definition

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(informal, derogatory)To talk excessively, often without thinking about the consequences.

Example

  • He tends to run off at the mouth during meetings, which annoys his colleagues.
  • She ran off at the mouth and revealed the surprise party plans.

Similar

Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "run off at the mouth":

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