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Idiom of the day

Chatterbox

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Meaning: This idiom refers to a person who talks a lot, often excessively and without pause.

Usage in Example Sentences:

  1. “My little sister is such a chatterbox; she can talk for hours without stopping!”
  2. “The new guy at work is a real chatterbox; he kept the conversation going all day.”
  3. “We love Sarah, but she’s a bit of a chatterbox, always sharing every detail of her day.”

Origin: The idiom “chatterbox” comes from the word “chatter,” which means to talk quickly and continuously, often about trivial matters. The term “box” in this context is used metaphorically to describe a person, as if they were a container constantly filled with words. The phrase has been in use since at least the 18th century and has become a common way to describe someone who enjoys talking a lot, often to the point where they dominate conversations.

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Idiom of the day

Blabbermouth

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Meaning: This idiom refers to a person who talks too much and often reveals secrets or confidential information. It implies that the person cannot keep things to themselves and is prone to gossiping.

Usage in Example Sentences:

  1. “Don’t tell Jake about the surprise party—he’s such a blabbermouth, he’ll spoil the secret.”
  2. “She didn’t mean any harm, but being a blabbermouth, she accidentally let slip about the company’s new project.”
  3. “Everyone avoided discussing personal matters around him because he was known to be a blabbermouth.”

Origin: The origin of the term “blabbermouth” comes from the combination of “blabber,” an old word meaning to talk excessively or nonsensically, and “mouth,” emphasizing the act of speaking. The word “blabber” itself dates back to the 15th century and likely has imitative origins, mimicking the sound of someone talking rapidly and incessantly. By the early 20th century, “blabbermouth” became a colloquial term in English to describe someone who cannot keep secrets and talks too much, often with negative connotations of gossip and indiscretion.

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