shoot off at the mouth
The idiom "shoot off at the mouth" is commonly used to describe someone who speaks without thinking, often leading to reckless or inappropriate remarks.
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Definition
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(informal, slang)To talk excessively or recklessly without considering the consequences.
Example
- He tends to shoot off at the mouth during meetings, which sometimes gets him into trouble.
- She shot off at the mouth and revealed the surprise party plans.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "shoot off at the mouth":
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