How to Pronounce "you said a mouthful"
expression
YOO SED uh MOWTH-ful
YOO SED uh MOWTH-fuhl
Definition
This informal expression means that someone made a very true or important statement, often summing up a situation perfectly.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈju/ /ˈsɛd/ /ˈeɪ/, /ə/ /ˈmaʊθˌfʊɫ
British English
jˈuː/ /sˈɛd/ /æɪ/ /mˈaʊθfəl
Simplified Pronunciation
US
YOO SED uh MOWTH-ful
UK
YOO SED uh MOWTH-fuhl
Listen in Context
Wow, you said a mouthful!
When John said we all need a break, he said a mouthful.
'Money doesn’t grow on trees.' 'You said a mouthful.'
She looked at the messy kitchen and said, 'You said a mouthful,' after I complained about the dishes.