Put words into somebody’s mouth
verb
To say that someone said something that they didn't actually say.
I never said that I didn't like the movie, don't put words into my mouth.
Often appears as...
- don't put words into my mouth
- he put words into her mouth
Usage tips
Idiomatic
verb
To suggest what someone else should say or think.
I don't need you to put words into my mouth, I can speak for myself.
Often appears as...
- don't put words into my mouth
- she put words into his mouth
Usage tips
Idiomatic
verb
To say that someone said something that they didn't actually say.
I never said that I didn't like the movie, don't put words into my mouth.
Often appears as...
- don't put words into my mouth
- he put words into her mouth
Usage tips
Idiomatic
verb
To suggest what someone else should say or think.
I don't need you to put words into my mouth, I can speak for myself.
Often appears as...
- don't put words into my mouth
- she put words into his mouth
Usage tips
Idiomatic
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3False Attribution
Used when someone incorrectly attributes a statement or opinion to someone else.
Hey, I never mentioned quitting the job—don't put words into my mouth!
Pro Tip 2/3Indirect Accusation
Often used to confront someone who's twisting your words into something you didn't mean.
You're suggesting I lied, which I didn't. Stop putting words into my mouth!
Pro Tip 3/3Defensive Clarification
Apply this phrase to defend against misinterpreted statements.
That's not what I said at all—don't put words into my mouth.
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