give (one) a mouthful イディオム
say a mouthful
say something of great importance or meaning or length He really said a mouthful yesterday when he made the announcement about his new job.
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1.
v. phr.,
slang To say something of great importance or meaning; say more by a sentence than the words usually mean.

Usually in past tense.
Tom said a mouthful when he guessed that company was coming to visit. A dozen people came. 2.
v. phr.,
informal To vent one's honest opinion, even in anger.
He sure said a mouthful when he told his boss what was wrong with our business. Antonym: GET AN EARFUL.
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give (one) a mouthful
To abuse or bawl at one in anger. Primarily heard in UK. I'm absolutely activity to accord Pete a affirmation for not finishing the address on time.Learn more: give, mouthfulgive addition a mouthful
allocution to or bark at addition in an angry, abusive, or acutely analytical way; affirm at someone. British informalLearn more: give, mouthful, someone
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