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mouth off

to speak out of turn; to backtalk. If you mouth off, I will ground you for three weeks. Don't mouth off at me, buster!

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mouth off

to complain or say what you think without showing respect for others I hate it when celebrities mouth off about their loss of privacy. Mike has a reputation for mouthing off at the worst possible moments.

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mouth off

1. Complain or express one's opinions loudly and indiscreetly, as in She was always mouthing off about the other members. [Slang; 1960s]

2. Speak impudently, talk back, as in He got in trouble by mouthing off to his teacher. [Slang; 1960s]

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mouth off

v. Slang

To express one's opinions or complaints in a loud, indiscreet manner: Quit mouthing off about what you think is wrong, and go do something about it! Don't mouth off to your parents like that!

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mouth off

in. to give (someone) back talk. If you mouth off, I will ground you for three weeks.

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