double-tongued

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Meaning · English

Speaking falsely or deceitfully, using words to conceal true intentions

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

nói dối hoặc lừa đảo, sử dụng lời nói để che giấu ý định thật

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Literally: speaking with two tongues
Where it’s used: Used Widespread English

Examples

He was a double-tongued politician, making promises he had no intention of keeping

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Sources & notes

Listed in Wiktionary’s “English idioms” category (retrieved 2026-07-29); definition pending editorial review. Definition drafted by AI (@cf/meta/llama-3.3-70b-instruct-fp8-fast) and auto-approved by rule on 2026-07-30; pending editor spot-check.

Common questions

What does “double-tongued” mean?

Speaking falsely or deceitfully, using words to conceal true intentions Literally: speaking with two tongues

Is “double-tongued” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.