How to Pronounce "foam at the mouth"
expression
FOHM at thuh MOWTH
FOHM at thuh MOWTH
Definition
Literally, to have foam or froth come out of the mouth, often due to illness like rabies. Figuratively, it means to be extremely angry or furious.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈfoʊm/ /ˈæt/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈmaʊθ
British English
fˈəʊm/ /ˈæt/ /ðə, ði/ /mʌʊθ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
FOHM at thuh MOWTH
UK
FOHM at thuh MOWTH
Listen in Context
The dog was so sick it started to foam at the mouth.
If you see someone foaming at the mouth, get help right away.
When he gets angry, it almost looks like he will foam at the mouth.
After reading that email, I was so mad I could foam at the mouth.