Run off at the mouth

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verb phrase

To talk excessively or indiscreetly without thinking.

She has a habit of running off at the mouth when she's nervous.
Visual representation of "run off at the mouth" - To talk excessively or indiscreetly without thinking.

Often appears as...

  • habit of running off at the mouth
  • constantly running off at the mouth

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Disapproving

Colloquial

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Colloquial Use

Used in informal situations among friends or in relaxed settings, not suitable for formal contexts.

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At the reunion, Mark started running off at the mouth about his wild college days.
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Negative Connotation

Often implies disapproval; suggests a person talks too much or says inappropriate things.

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Our coach was frustrated with the team for running off at the mouth instead of focusing.
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Emotional Trigger

Can indicate someone is under stress, excited, or nervous, which leads to excessive talking.

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During the interview, I was so anxious I started to run off at the mouth about irrelevant topics.
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