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British pronunciation/tˈeɪk wˈɜːdz ˌaʊtəv wˈɒnz mˈaʊθ/
American pronunciation/tˈeɪk wˈɜːdz ˌaʊɾəv wˈʌnz mˈaʊθ/

Definitie & Betekenis van "[take] words out of {one's} mouth"

to take words out of one's mouth
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iets zeggen voordat iemand het zegt

to say the exact thing someone else was about to say or was thinking of
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What is the origin of the idiom "take words out of one's mouth" and when to use it?

The idiom "take words out of one's mouth" originated from the observation of people expressing thoughts or opinions in alignment with others before they have a chance to speak. It denotes a close agreement or understanding between individuals in conversation. While the exact origin is uncertain, the phrase describes instances where someone articulates what another person was about to say, often implying a shared perspective or mutual understanding.

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