a closed mouth catches no flies
It's best not to talk too much.
Mouth & tongue · Miệng lưỡi 200
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a closed mouth doesn't get fed
Someone who does not express their needs or desires is less likely to obtain them.
a closed mouth gathers no feet
One who does not speak can be sure of not saying anything embarrassing.
a moment on the lips, a lifetime on the hips
Indulgence in food and drink gives a brief period of sensory pleasure but tends to increase one's body weight in the long term.
bean mouth
Synonym of CalArts style
bia miệng
(noun) posthumous infamy; posthumous dishonor
buột miệng
(verb) to blurt out; blab; to speak without thinking
bệnh tay chân miệng
(noun) hand, foot and mouth disease
bịt miệng
(verb) to silence
bớt miệng
(verb) to shut up; hush; stop speaking
cat got your tongue
A teasing question asked of someone who is unusually silent: why aren't you talking?
cháo lưỡi
(noun) French kiss
chép miệng
(verb) to tsk tsk; to click the tongue; to tut tut
cunt lips
The labia majora.
câu cửa miệng
(noun) colloquialisms or colloquial collocations
cứng miệng
(adjective) speechless; tongue-tied; dumbstruck
dicksucking lips
Full, thick or generally large lips of a person.
dirty mouth
The characteristic of regularly using vulgar language or profanity.
don't look a gift horse in the mouth
One should not unappreciatively question or inspect a gift too closely.
dung môi
(noun) a solvent
dấu lưỡi câu
(noun) apex (diacritic in Middle Vietnamese that indicates /ŋ͡m/)
give it mouth
Speak loudly; speak up.
hand to mouth
Satisfying only your immediate needs because of lack of money.
hush one's mouth
To be quiet.
há miệng chờ sung
To wait passively for good fortune instead of working for it.
lip
Backtalk; verbal impertinence.
lip flip
A cosmetic surgery procedure involving an injection of Botox into the upper lip to give a fuller or poutier appearance.
lip off
To speak rudely, harshly or belligerently.
lip out
To touch the rim of a hole or hoop but not go in.
lip wrestle
To kiss passionately.
look a gift horse in the mouth
To find fault with something that has been received as a gift or favor.
love lips
The labia, namely the labia minora.
lưỡi
(noun) tongue
lưỡi câu
(noun) a fishhook; fishing hook
lưỡi gà
(noun) uvula
lưỡi hái
(noun) a scythe
lưỡi liềm
(noun) a sickle; reaping hook; grasshook
lưỡi lê
(noun) bayonet
lưỡi trai
(noun) visor (fore piece of a cap)
lở mồm long móng
(noun) foot-and-mouth disease
metal mouth
A person who wears orthodontic braces.
meth mouth
Extreme tooth decay resulting from the long-term use of methamphetamine.
miệng
The mouth — standard nationwide; the Northern word is mồm.
miệng hùm, gan sứa
If you cannot bite, never show your teeth.
miệng lưỡi
(noun) one's way of speech, often with ungenuineness
miệng nam mô, bụng một bồ dao găm
(adjective) hypocritical, wolf in sheep's clothing, speaking virtuously but hiding selfish intentions
miệng ăn núi lở
to spend one's money without generating any income; to fritter away a great fortune
mouth
A loud or overly talkative person.
mouth harp
Synonym of Jew's harp.
mouth off
To complain or otherwise express oneself in a loud, immoderate manner.
môi sinh
(noun) the environment
mũ lưỡi trai
baseball cap; peaked cap
mắt chữ O mồm chữ A
to be shocked; to be gobsmacked
mồm
The mouth — the Northern word; Southerners say miệng.
mồm mép
(noun) gift of the gab, ability to speak readily and glibly
mồm mép tép nhảy
(adjective) having the gift of the gab, speaking a lot and glibly
ngon miệng
(adjective) appetising, delicious
ngậm máu phun người, trước dơ miệng mình
Curses are like young chickens, they always come home to roost.
ngứa miệng
(verb) to be itching to say something
ngứa mồm
(verb) synonym of ngứa miệng
nón lưỡi trai
(noun) a cap with visor
out of the mouths of babes
From the comments of children, who are honest and innocent, . . . (comes truth or wisdom).
shoot one's mouth off
To make reckless or exaggerated statements.
shove in the mouth
A glass of spirits drunk quickly in one go.
sugar lips
A term of endearment.
sứt môi
(adjective) having cleft lip, having harelip
take one's tongue out of someone's ass
To stop flattering someone (especially a superior) in an obsequious manner and supporting their every opinion.
the tongue wounds more than a lance
Insults and offensive speech hurt more than physical injuries.
tongue
To lick, penetrate or manipulate with the tongue during flirting or oral sex.
tongue punch
Synonym of tonguefuck.
tongue sandwich
A French kiss.
tongue sarnie
tongue sandwich; French kiss
tongue sushi
French kissing.
tongue technology
The ability to rap quickly.
tongue wrestling
The act of passionately kissing (making out), most often open-mouthed in the style of a French kiss.
truyền miệng
(verb) to be passed down orally; by word of mouth
tráng miệng
(verb) to have some fruit or dessert after the main meal
tàu há mồm
(noun) landing ship
upper lip
A sarcastic or jocular response to a person who has performed oral sex on someone.
vertical lips
The labia majora.
vòm miệng
(noun) palate
vừa miệng
(adjective) pleasant to the taste; tasty
what that mouth do
Requests oral sex from the interlocutor.
ác miệng
(adjective) foul-mouthed; offensive (in speech)
âm quặt lưỡi
(noun) retroflex
ô môi
(adjective) lesbian or tomboyish
ăn tráng miệng
(verb) to have dessert; to eat something sweet or light at the end of a meal
đàn môi
jaw harp; Jew’s harp
độc mồm độc miệng
(adjective) verbally hateful and wicked
a clean tongue
Not abusive, not profane, not foul. Cleanliness is next to godliness.
a still tongue makes a wise head
One who remains silent is often considered wise
all mouth and no trousers
Someone who talks a lot but does little
all mouth and trousers
Someone who talks a lot but does little
all one's taste is in one's mouth
Someone's priorities or values are misguided
amorous gallants’ tongue tipp’d with golden expressions
Or the Art of Courtship refined, being the best and Newest ACADEMY; containing Select Sentences, forms of Courtship; Choice Letters; Interpretation of Dreams: to which is added Bills, Bonds, Releases, Letters of Attorney, &c.; together with A Canting Academy, or the PEDLAR’S FRENCH DICTIONARY, 13th edition. London, for C. Hitch and L. Hawes, n. d. , 12mo.
anh em chém nhau bằng xống, không ai chém nhau bằng lưỡi
Brothers fight with swords, not words
Austrian Lip
No one who has seen portraits of the Spanish royal family of Hapsburgs can have failed to notice the curiously protruded lower jaw and lip that marked them all. This is one of the most famous cases of inherited physical deformities.
bad taste in one's mouth
a lingering feeling of disgust or distaste
big mouth
Someone who talks too much and reveals secrets
bite one's lip
to stop oneself from speaking or reacting
bite one's tongue
To refrain from speaking one's mind
born with a silver spoon in one's mouth
Born into a wealthy or privileged family
butter wouldn't melt in someone's mouth
Someone appears very innocent or sweet
button one's lip
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
buôn tàu buôn bè không bằng dè miệng
Being careful with words is more important than having many friends or wealth
by word of mouth
Orally. As "he took it down by word of mouth" (as it was spoken by the speaker).
bán trôn nuôi miệng
Spend all one's money on food
cat got someone's tongue
Unable to speak due to nervousness or surprise
civil tongue
Polite and respectful language
cả vú lấp miệng em
A small advantage can bring great benefit
diarrhea of the mouth
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
do not look a gift horse in the mouth
Do not question or criticize something that is given to you for free
down in the mouth
Unhappy.
down in the mouth
Out of spirits; dis- heartened. When persons are very sad and low spirited, the corners of the mouth are drawn down. Down in the jib is a nautical phrase of the same meaning.
fat lip
a swollen lip, often from being punched
find one's tongue
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
fish lips
The vagina.
forked tongue
speaking dishonestly or hypocritically
give lip
to express insincere support or agreement
his mouth was made
He was trained or reduced to obedience, like a horse trained to the bit.
hold one's mouth right
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
hold one's tongue
To remain silent or refrain from speaking
horse's mouth
directly from the original or most reliable source
Há miệng chờ ho
To wait passively for opportunities
Há miệng mắc quai
To speak carelessly and get into trouble
i'll hear it from the horse's mouth
Learn something directly from the original source
it makes my mouth water
It is very alluring; it makes me long for it. Saliva is excited in the mouth by strong desire.
keep a civil tongue in one's head
To speak politely and avoid offensive language
keep one's lips sealed
To keep a secret and not reveal any information
keep one's mouth shut
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
keep your mouth shut and your eyes open
Observe carefully and avoid speaking unnecessarily
lay one's tongue to
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
leave a sour taste in one's mouth
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
lie ill in one's mouth
to be unconvincing or implausible
lip
Talk, bounce, impudence; "come, none o’ yer LIP!"
lip service
Expressing support or agreement without taking action
loll tongue
He has been playing a game at loll tongue; he has been salivated.
look not a gift horse in the mouth
Do not question or criticize something that is given to you for free
loose lip
Someone who talks too much or reveals secrets
loose lips sink ships
Careless talk can lead to trouble or disaster
loose tongue
Talks excessively or carelessly
loosen someone's lips
to make someone talk or reveal secrets
loosen someone's tongue
To help someone talk more freely or reveal secrets
lose one's tongue
To be unable to speak
melt in the mouth
to be extremely delicious and tender
miệng bồ tát, bụng bồ dao găm
Having a kind face but a cruel heart
miệng bồ tát, dạ ớt ngâm
Having a kind face but a cruel heart
miệng nam mô, bụng bồ dao găm
Say one thing but think another
mouth
A noisy fellow. Mouth half cocked; one gaping and staring at every thing he sees. To make any one laugh on the wrong, or t'other side of his mouth; to make him cry or grieve.
mouth breather
Someone considered foolish or stupid
mouth job
Oral sex.
mouth music
Oral sex.
mouth of a sailor
someone who uses a lot of profanity
mouth the words
to repeat words without meaning or feeling
môi
(noun) lip
môi hở răng lạnh
When one person is unhappy, others around them are affected
môi mỏng dính như cánh chuồn chuồn
Vietnamese idiom; English definition pending editorial review.
mồm loa mép giải
Talking excessively without taking action
never look a gift horse in the mouth
Don't question or criticize something given to you for free
Ngoài miệng thì nói Nam mô
says one thing but does another
nước súc miệng
mouthwash
one's heart in one's mouth
extremely frightened or nervous
one's lips are sealed
Someone will keep a secret and not reveal it
open one's mouth
to speak or say something
out of the mouths of babes and sucklings
Alternative form of out of the mouths of babes.
party in one's mouth
A delicious and enjoyable taste experience
potty mouth
Someone who frequently uses profanity or swear words
pussy lips
The labia.
put one's foot in one's mouth
To say something embarrassing or offensive
put the bad mouth on
To speak badly or critically of someone
put words in someone's mouth
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
put your money where your mouth is
Take action to support your statements.
read lips
understand what someone is saying without hearing them
read someone's lips
understand what someone is saying without hearing them
roll off the tongue
To be spoken easily and smoothly
round mouth
The fundament. Brother round mouth, speaks; he has let a fart.
run at the mouth
Talk excessively or aimlessly
run off at the mouth
Talk excessively and aimlessly
sharp tongue
A sharp tongue refers to a person's ability to speak in a witty or sarcastic manner
shoot from the lip
Speak without thinking or considering consequences
shoot off at the mouth
To talk excessively or thoughtlessly
shut my mouth
to stop talking or be silent
silver tongue
Ability to speak persuasively and eloquently
slip of the tongue
An unintentional utterance, often revealing a truth or secret
son môi
lipstick
speak with a forked tongue
To speak deceitfully or hypocritically
stick one's foot in one's mouth
To say something embarrassing or offensive
stiff upper lip
To remain calm and composed in difficult situations
straight from the horse's mouth
Directly from the original or most reliable source
straight from the horse's mouth
Direct from the highest authority, which can not be questioned. The only certain way of discover- ing the age of a horse is by examining its lower jaw.
take the bread out of someone's mouth
to deprive someone of their livelihood
the gift of tongues
Command of foreign languages; also the power claimed by the Early Church and by some later mystics (as the Irvingites) of conversing and understanding unknown tongues (from the miracle at Pente- cost— Acts ii, 4). The three tongues. See THREE.
the three tongues
Those in which, the inscription on the Cross were written, viz. Hebrew, Greek, and Latin. In the Middle Ages it was considered that a thorough knowledge of these was necessary before one could begin to understand theology.
the tongue of the trump
The spokesman or leader of a party. The tongue of the trump to them a'.
there's many a slip twixt cup and lip
In any situation, however well planned, something can always go wrong.
there's many a slip twixt the cup and the lip
Alternative form of there's many a slip twixt cup and lip.
tight lips
Refusing to talk or reveal information
to bite one's lip
To express vexation and annoyance, or to suppress some unwanted emotion as laughter or anger.
to carry a stiff upper lip
To be self-reliant; to bear oneself courageously in face of difficulties or danger.
to curl the lip
To express contempt or disgust with the mouth.