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speak with a forked tongue

speak with a forked tongue

Fig. to tell lies; to try to deceive someone. Jean's mother sounds very charming, but she speaks with a forked tongue. People tend to believe Fred because he seems plausible, but we know he speaks with a forked tongue.
See also: forked, speak, tongue

Common Names:

NameGenderPronouncedUsage
Aintza-Basque
Kazimierzkah-ZEEM-yeshPolish
Kathy['kæθi]
CzesŁAwCHES-wahfPolish
HazeHAYZEnglish (Rare)
Krystine-English (Rare)
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