Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
speak-with-forked-tongue
idiom
/spiːk wɪð ˈfɔːrkt ˈtʌŋ/
Definition
To speak in a deceptive or ambiguous manner, often lying or not being truthful.
Examples
- Be careful when he speaks; he tends to speak with a forked tongue especially in negotiations.
- Politicians often speak with forked tongues, promising much but delivering little.
Meaning
This expression refers to the act of saying one thing while intending another, leading to confusion or mistrust.
Synonyms
- Deceive
- Liar
- Mislead
- Prevaricate
- Double-tongued
