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in the mouth

Idioms

see down in the dumps (mouth); look a gift horse in the mouth.

Example Sentences

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The proteins they release can trigger inflammation in the mouth and may also contribute to conditions such as heart disease and Alzheimer's.

From Science Daily • Mar. 13, 2026

"I think the results lie only in the mouth of the military," said one 50-year-old resident of Yangon, where voting also takes place on Sunday, speaking to AFP on condition of anonymity for security reasons.

From Barron's • Jan. 10, 2026

Aged in stainless steel and neutral oak, it’s dry and well-balanced, with a bright but not overly assertive acidity, deft minerality and pleasingly delicate persistence in the mouth.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 27, 2025

Dallas looks to be poised to climb off the canvas after getting punched in the mouth by a tough Denver defense.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 30, 2025

So very small differences in the mouth and lips can mean the wrong harmonic comes out.

From "Understanding Basic Music Theory" by Catherine Schmidt-Jones and Russel Jones

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