Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
run-off-at-the-mouth
idiom
/rʌn ɑːf æt ðə maʊθ/
Definition
To talk excessively or uncontrollably; to babble.
Examples
- Every time we meet, he just runs off at the mouth about his new hobby.
- During the meeting, she ran off at the mouth without letting anyone else speak.
Meaning
This phrase typically refers to someone who talks a lot without really saying anything of substance, often to the annoyance of listeners.
Synonyms
- babble
- ramble
- blabber
- prattle
