Take the words right out of somebody’s mouth

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To say exactly what another person was about to say, or thinking.

I was going to suggest pizza for dinner, but you took the words right out of my mouth!
Visual representation of "take the words right out of somebody’s mouth" - To say exactly what another person was about to say, or thinking.

Often appears as...

  • took the words right out of my mouth
  • take the words right out of your mouth

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Colloquial

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Synchronous Thoughts

This phrase highlights a shared thought or opinion at the same moment with another person.

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When Jim mentioned a beach holiday, he took the words right out of my mouth!
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Casual Expression

It's used in informal situations and is not appropriate for formal writing or speeches.

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During the meeting, she mentioned the budget issues, which took the words right out of my mouth.
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Not Literal

Understand it's a figurative expression meaning no actual words were stolen.

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You just mentioned hiking this weekend—I was thinking the same. You took the words right out of my mouth!
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