How to Pronounce "set tongues wagging"
expression
SET TUNGZ WAG-ing
set TUNGZ WAG-ing
Definition
To cause people to talk a lot about something, usually because it is surprising, shocking, or interesting; to create gossip or rumors.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈsɛt/ /ˈtəŋz/ /ˈwæɡɪŋ
British English
sˈɛt/ /tˈʌŋz/ /wˈæɡɪŋ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
SET TUNGZ WAG-ing
UK
set TUNGZ WAG-ing
Listen in Context
The celebrity's new outfit set tongues wagging.
Their sudden marriage set tongues wagging in the town.
The teacher's mysterious absence set tongues wagging among the students.
Her expensive gift from an unknown admirer really set tongues wagging at the office.