shoot one's mouth off

• Umgangssprachlicher Ausdruck dafür, zu viel zu reden, oft prahlerisch, unvorsichtig oder indiskret, und dabei Geheimnisse auszuplaudern oder übertriebene Behauptungen aufzustellen.

An informal expression meaning to talk too much, often in a boastful, careless, or indiscreet manner, revealing information that should be kept private or making exaggerated claims.

1. Boast or bragB2informal

   To talk too much or too loudly, often in a boastful or indiscreet way.

   Angeben

   • He's always shooting his mouth off about his achievements.
   • She shot her mouth off about the promotion before it was official.
   • Stop shooting your mouth off and listen for a change.

2. Reveal secretsB2informal

   To reveal information that should be kept secret or private.

   Geheimnisse ausplaudern

   • He shot his mouth off about the surprise party.
   • She shot her mouth off about the company's financial troubles.
   • Don't shoot your mouth off about our plans.