Took the words right out of my mouth Meaning in English
expression · lemma: take the words right out of someone's mouth
Definition
You say this when someone says exactly what you were about to say. It expresses surprise or agreement because their words match your thoughts.
Usage & Nuances
Informal and friendly; often used in conversations when two people agree strongly or think alike. It does not indicate annoyance but rather surprise and connection. Similar in use to 'exactly what I was thinking.' Use mostly in speech.
Example Sentences
You took the words right out of my mouth! I was going to say exactly that.
basic
When my friend suggested pizza for dinner, I said, "You took the words right out of my mouth!"
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He took the words right out of my mouth during the meeting.
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Honestly, you took the words right out of my mouth—that's exactly how I feel about it.
natural
Wow, you took the words right out of my mouth! I couldn't have said it better myself.
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If I didn't know better, I'd think you could read my mind—you took the words right out of my mouth!
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