| 词汇 | put words in someone's mouth |
| 释义 | Idiom put words in someone's mouthput words in (someone's) mouth to say what you think someone else should say.I never suggested that she should move — don't try to put words in my mouth. Usage notes: sometimes used in the form put words into someone's mouth put words in (one's) mouthTo falsely attribute a statement or belief to someone. I never said you were lazy—stop putting words in my mouth! put words in someone's mouthTell what someone should say, as in Give Janey a chance to answer my question; don't put words in her mouth. This graphic term appeared in the Bible (II Samuel 14:3): "So Joab put words in her mouth." Also see take the words out of one's mouth. put words in (or into) someone's mouth1 falsely report what someone has said. 2 prompt or encourage someone to say something. |
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