put words in mouth

put words in (to) someone's mouth

Fig. to interpret what someone said so that the words mean what you want and not what the speaker wanted. I didn't say that! You are putting words into my mouth. Stop putting words in my mouth!

put words in somebody's mouth

also put words into the mouth of somebody

to say what you think someone else should say I never suggested that she should move - don't try to put words in my mouth.

Usage notes: sometimes used in the form put words into someone's mouth

put words in/into somebody's mouth

to tell someone what you think they mean or want to say I certainly don't think you should resign, stop putting words in my mouth.

Common Names:

Name	Pronounced	Usage
Alona	-	Hebrew
Sagit	-	Hebrew
Askins	['æskinz]
Clair	KLER	French, English
Christophoros	-	Late Greek
Gadar	-	Armenian