leave a sour taste in one's mouth
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"leave a sour taste in one's mouth "의 정의 및 의미

to leave a sour taste in one's mouth
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to leave a lasting negative effect on someone

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What is the origin of the idiom "leave a sour taste in one's mouth" and when to use it?

The idiom "leave a sour taste in one's mouth" is a figurative expression originating from the physical sensation of tasting something unpleasant or bitter, which may linger and affect one's overall experience. In a metaphorical sense, it is used to signify a negative impression or experience that lingers in a person's memory, leaving them with discomfort or displeasure.

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The dishonesty of the salesperson left a bad taste in my mouth, making me hesitant to do business with the company again.
Breathing the smoggy air during the commute was unpleasant and left a bad taste in his mouth.
Of course Andrew not inviting me to his party leaves a sour taste in my mouth.
I think we all felt he'd been treated very unfairly and it left a bad taste in our mouths.
The food at the restaurant was terrible, leaving a bad taste in my mouth.
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