Big mouth

Meaning

The idiom "big mouth" refers to someone who talks excessively or loudly, often boasting or bragging about their achievements or abilities. It can also refer to someone who gossips or spreads rumors, or someone who is generally nosy and intrusive.

Usage

• The new guy at work has a big mouth and insists on telling everyone how great he used to be.
• My sister always has a big mouth about her cooking skills, but no one really likes her food.
• The gossip in our town is rampant, with people talking out of their big mouths without knowing the facts.
• I hate when my neighbor talks out of his big mouth about how much he hates me.
• I try not to feed into my friend's big mouth and encourage her to brag about herself.

Roots and History

The origin of "big mouth" is uncertain, but it may have originally referred to someone who was physically large or had a large mouth. Over time, the idiom has come to refer more figuratively to someone who is loud-mouthed or boastful. It's likely that the use of the word "big" as an adjective in this context has also contributed to its meaning and usage.

Synonyms in English

• big shot
• bigwig
• braggart
• blowhard
• showboat

Synonyms in other languages

• Español: Grande hablador
• Français: Grand parleur
• German: Großmäuliger
• Italian: Grande parlatore
• Japanese: 大口の人 (dakugō no hito) - someone who has a loud or boastful voice

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