Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

talk-out-of-both-sides-of-your-mouth

idiom

/tɔːk aʊt əv boʊθ saɪdz əv jɔːr maʊθ/

Definition

To express contradictory opinions or statements without any consistency.

Examples

During the debate, he was clearly talking out of both sides of his mouth, saying one thing to the voters and another to the lobbyists.
If you keep talking out of both sides of your mouth, no one will trust what you say.
She tends to talk out of both sides of her mouth, agreeing with everyone to avoid conflict.

Meaning

The phrase suggests that a person is not being truthful or is not committed to a single viewpoint, often changing their statements based on the audience or situation.