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to be on the tip of one's tongue
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to be very close to remembering or saying something but fail nevertheless
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What is the origin of the idiom "on the tip of one's tongue" and when to use it?
The idiom "on the tip of one's tongue" has an origin rooted in the physical sensation people experience when they are trying to recall a specific word or piece of information. When someone is very close to remembering something but cannot quite articulate it, they may feel a sensation of the word or idea being almost within reach, as if it is poised right at the tip of their tongue. This idiom is commonly used when someone is trying to remember or mention something but has not yet succeeded in doing so.
例子
The answer to the question was on the tip of his tongue, but it eluded him at that moment.
The actor's name is on the tip of my tongue, but I just can't seem to remember it right now.
The word I'm looking for is on the tip of my tongue, but it's not coming to me at the moment.
The title of the book is on the tip of her tongue, and she's trying hard to recall it.
