Meaning of sharp tongue | Babel Free
Definitions
The practice or characteristic of speaking to others in a harsh, critical, or insulting manner.
Equivalents
Русский
о́стрый язы́к
Examples
“Times grew worse and worse with Rip Van Winkle as years of matrimony rolled on; a tart temper never mellows with age, and a sharp tongue is the only edged tool that grows keener with constant use⟳.”
“He hated the Professor, who smelt the rogue in him, and scourged him continually with his sharp tongue.”
“Mr. Thomas rarely misses a chance to use⟳ his sharp tongue. Republicans are terrified of him; Democrats call⟳ him a bully.”
CEFR level
B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
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