Bad taste in your mouth Meaning in English
expression
释义
If something leaves a bad taste in your mouth, it makes you feel uncomfortable, disappointed, or upset, usually because of an unpleasant experience or behavior.
用法与细微差别
Idiomatically, not about literal taste—refers to negative feelings after an experience. Used mostly in informal or semi-formal speech. Often follows 'leave a bad taste in your mouth.' Can describe interactions, endings, decisions, or behavior.
例句
The way he spoke to me left a bad taste in your mouth.
basic
The unfair decision gave me a bad taste in your mouth.
basic
Losing the game left a bad taste in your mouth for the whole team.
basic
That argument really left a bad taste in your mouth—I wish we hadn't fought.
natural
All the broken promises left a bad taste in your mouth about the company.
natural
Even after the apology, there was still a bad taste in your mouth.
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