Meaning of sharp tongue | Babel Free

Definitions

The practice or characteristic of speaking to others in a harsh, critical, or insulting manner.

idiomatic

Equivalents

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