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Set tongues wagging

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Gossip Trigger

Use this phrase when an event or action sparks curiosity and leads to people talking a lot.

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Their secret wedding set tongues wagging across the small town.
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Caution with Seriousness

Avoid using it for extremely serious or sensitive topics where gossip would seem inappropriate.

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The phrase wouldn't fit in a discussion about a funeral that set tongues wagging.
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Informal Context

It's commonly used in informal situations and might not suit formal writings or speeches.

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She changed her hair color and it set tongues wagging at the reunion.
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