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shoot one's mouth off

/ʃuːt wʌnz maʊθ ɒf/

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/ʃuːt wʌnz maʊθ ɒf/C1slang
  • ruНеформальное выражение, означающее говорить слишком много, часто хвастливо, неосторожно или нескромно, раскрывая информацию, которую следовало бы держать в секрете, или делая преувеличенные заявления.

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.

    ruХвастаться

    • 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.

    ruРазболтать секреты

    • 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.