Meaning of the word "take the words out of someone's mouth" in English
What does "take the words out of someone's mouth" mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
take the words out of someone's mouth
US /teɪk ðə wɜrdz aʊt əv ˈsʌm.wʌnz maʊθ/
UK /teɪk ðə wɜrdz aʊt əv ˈsʌm.wʌnz maʊθ/
Idiom
1.
to say exactly what someone else was going to say
Example:
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You took the words right out of my mouth! I was just about to suggest that.
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When she mentioned going to the beach, she literally took the words out of my mouth.
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