shoot off one's mouth



shoot off one's mouth

Speak indiscreetly; also, brag or boast. For example, Now don't go shooting off your mouth about it; it's supposed to be a surprise, or Terry is always shooting off his mouth about how many languages he speaks. [Slang; mid-1800s]
See also: mouth, off, shoot

Common Names:

NameGenderPronouncedUsage
Fitzgerald[fits'dʒerəld]
Dayo-Western African, Yoruba
Thorborg-Swedish
PalmerPAHL-mər, PAH-mərEnglish
PeregrinePER-ə-grin, PER-ə-greenEnglish (Rare)
Gaioz-Georgian