Leave a bad/nasty taste in the mouth
phrase
To cause a continuing feeling of upset, anger, or annoyance, especially after an experience or event.
The way that he was treated by his former team left a bad taste in his mouth.
Often appears as...
- experience left a bad taste
- situation left a nasty taste
Usage tips
Idiomatic
phrase
To cause a continuing feeling of upset, anger, or annoyance, especially after an experience or event.
The way that he was treated by his former team left a bad taste in his mouth.
Often appears as...
- experience left a bad taste
- situation left a nasty taste
Usage tips
Idiomatic
Definition 1 of 1
Pro Tip 1/3Negative Connotations
The phrase suggests lingering feelings of discomfort or dissatisfaction after an unpleasant situation.
The unjust verdict left a bad taste in the mouth of the community.
Pro Tip 2/3Metaphorical Use
It's a metaphor that compares bad experiences to the physical sensation of an unpleasant taste.
The movie's ending left a nasty taste in my mouth; I expected something better.
Pro Tip 3/3No Real Taste
The phrase isn’t referring to actual taste, rather it's about a lasting, negative impression.
Their rude comments left a bad taste in her mouth.
Pro Tip 1/3Negative Connotations
The phrase suggests lingering feelings of discomfort or dissatisfaction after an unpleasant situation.
The unjust verdict left a bad taste in the mouth of the community.
Pro Tip 2/3Metaphorical Use
It's a metaphor that compares bad experiences to the physical sensation of an unpleasant taste.
The movie's ending left a nasty taste in my mouth; I expected something better.
Pro Tip 3/3No Real Taste
The phrase isn’t referring to actual taste, rather it's about a lasting, negative impression.
Their rude comments left a bad taste in her mouth.
Pro Tip 1/3Negative Connotations
The phrase suggests lingering feelings of discomfort or dissatisfaction after an unpleasant situation.
The unjust verdict left a bad taste in the mouth of the community.
Pro Tip 2/3Metaphorical Use
It's a metaphor that compares bad experiences to the physical sensation of an unpleasant taste.
The movie's ending left a nasty taste in my mouth; I expected something better.
Pro Tip 3/3No Real Taste
The phrase isn’t referring to actual taste, rather it's about a lasting, negative impression.
Their rude comments left a bad taste in her mouth.
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