tongue (B1)
noun
Pronunciation: /tʌŋ/
Definition
The fleshy, muscular organ in the mouth used for tasting, swallowing, and speaking.
Examples
He stuck out his tongue in a playful gesture.
The doctor examined her tongue for any signs of infection.
A person's tongue can reveal a lot about their health.
How to Use tongue
- tongue-tied (adjective)
- Unable to speak clearly or fluently, usually due to shyness, embarrassment, or surprise. — "She was so embarrassed by the compliment that she became tongue-tied."
- on the tip of my tongue (idiom)
- When you almost remember something but cannot quite recall it. — "The answer was on the tip of my tongue, but I couldn't quite say it."
- bite one's tongue (idiom)
- To stop yourself from saying something that you want to say. — "He wanted to criticize the plan, but he bit his tongue."
- hold one's tongue (idiom)
- To remain silent; to refrain from speaking. — "She decided to hold her tongue rather than start an argument."
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