A sharp tongue Meaning in English
expression
ˈeɪ/, /ə/ /ˈʃɑɹp/ /ˈtəŋ
uh SHARP TUNG
æɪ/ /ʃˈɑːp/ /tˈʌŋ
uh SHAHP TUNG
التعريف
This means someone speaks in a very direct or harsh way that can offend or hurt others' feelings.
الاستخدام والفروق الدقيقة
Often describes someone who is witty but can be hurtful, especially in criticism. Usually informal, sometimes admiring if used in 'She has a sharp tongue, but she's honest.' Use with 'have' (He has a sharp tongue). Distinct from 'sharp mind' (intelligent).
Spanish: lengua afilada - hablar con durezaPortuguese (BR): língua afiada - língua ferinaPortuguese (PT): língua afiada - língua cortanteChinese (Simplified): 嘴巴犀利 - 说话尖刻Chinese (Traditional): 嘴巴犀利 - 說話尖刻Hindi: तेज़ ज़ुबान - कटु शब्दArabic: لسان حاد - لسان سليطBengali: কাঠিন্যপূর্ণ ভাষা - খোঁচালো কথাRussian: острый языкJapanese: 辛口 - 辛辣な舌Vietnamese: lời nói sắc sảo - lời lẽ gay gắtKorean: 독설 - 매서운 말Turkish: keskin dilUrdu: تیز زبانIndonesian: lidah tajam
جمل نموذجية
She has a sharp tongue and often makes people upset.
basic
His sharp tongue sometimes gets him into trouble at work.
basic
Be careful with a sharp tongue around strangers.
basic
Don’t take it personally—he just has a sharp tongue.
natural
You need a sharp tongue to win debates like that.
natural
Everyone knows she’s clever, but her sharp tongue can be a bit much.
natural