What does shoot off one's mouth mean?

Definition of shoot one's mouth off
: to talk foolishly, carelessly, or too much about something Try not to shoot your mouth off about this to anyone.
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What does it mean to run one's mouth?

to talk at length without sticking to a topic or getting to a point. There goes Joe, running his mouth again about stuff that doesn't really matter.
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What mouth off means?

Definition of mouth off

informal. : to talk in a loud, unpleasant, or rude way He got in trouble again for mouthing off to his teacher. She's always mouthing off about how much better she could run the company herself.
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What does shoot in slang mean?

used for telling someone to say what they want to say. 'I've got a fantastic idea. ' 'OK, shoot!
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What does fire from the hip mean?

Speak or act recklessly or impulsively, as in Steve isn't very tactful; indeed, he's known for shooting from the hip. This expression transfers the fast shooting accomplished by drawing a gun from a holster and shooting without raising it to quick speaking or acting.
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What is the meaning of shot in the dark?

A wild, unsubstantiated guess; also, an attempt that has little chance for success. For example, It was a shot in the dark, but the engineers had a hunch that replacing the valve would make the system work, or You can try looking for your key on the beach, but I think it's a shot in the dark. [
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Is shoot from the shoulder a saying?

In a direct, forthright manner, as in I'll tell you, straight from the shoulder, that you'll have to do better or they'll fire you . This expression comes from boxing, where it describes a blow delivered with full force.
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What does I wanna shoop mean?

Shoop variously refers to a doo-wop nonsense sound sometimes used as mild slang for having sex, internet slang for work in Photoshop, or a humorous singular form of the word sheep.
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What does shoots mean in Hawaii?

Shoots. Shoots is slang for okay or an acknowledgment. “We go to da beach, brah? Shoots!”
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What does iron out the wrinkles mean?

Definition of iron out the wrinkles

informal. : to fix the small problems in something We still have to iron out a few more wrinkles in the schedule.
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What does it mean overindulge?

Definition of overindulge

: to indulge (someone, or something) too much: such as. a transitive : to be too permissive with (someone) They overindulged their grandchildren. : to allow (oneself or another person) to have or do something to excess For years he had overindulged himself in food, drink, and finally worry.—
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What it means to be opinionated?

: having and expressing very strong ideas and opinions about things.
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What means stuck with you?

Forced to tolerate, deal with, or manage someone or something.
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What do you call someone who runs their mouth?

prating. prattling. prolix. prosy. running on at the mouth.
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What is a synonym for run from the mouth?

synonyms for run off at the mouth

blubber. burble. mumble. murmur. mutter.
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How do you offend a Hawaiian?

14 Foolproof Ways To Make Someone From Hawaii Cringe
  1. Tell us that we pronounce "Hawaii" funny. ...
  2. Drive like an idiot - or use your car horn. ...
  3. Referring to all locals as "Hawaiians." ...
  4. Talk about your dislike of the beach. ...
  5. Trying to speak pidgin like the locals. ...
  6. Ask us if you need a passport to visit Hawaii.
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What does choke mean in Hawaii?

CHOKE (chōk) Basically means “a lot” or “numerous.” “Had choke surfers at Waimea Bay this morning.” DA KINE (dä kīn) A phrase used in reference to someone or something; “that kind.”
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Why Do Hawaiians say Chee Hoo?

Chee comes from the word Cheehoo, a Hawaiian slang originating from the Samoa culture. It is a term that is often used around family and friends in a positive light. “Cheehoo!” is exclaimed when you are celebrating or if something is exciting. The term is most similar to terms like woohoo, yee-haw, or wahoo.
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Who rapped on Shoop?

The song features an uncredited verse by rapper Big Twan. Released late in 1993, the song became one of the group's more successful singles, reaching number four on the Billboard Hot 100 and topping the Hot Rap Singles chart at number one (their second single to do so).
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Is Shoop a Scrabble word?

No, shoop is not in the scrabble dictionary.
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What does swing from the hip mean?

speak directly or bluntly, without caring for consequences. react quickly or impulsively. act recklessly, without considering the effects.
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What does straight from the hip mean?

to speak in a very direct and honest way: Jeff is a straight talker who always shoots from the hip. to react quickly, without thinking carefully about something: We're not going to shoot from the hip - we're going to think things through. He often shoots from the hip without having all the facts.
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What does a short in the arm mean?

something that has a sudden and positive effect on something, providing encouragement and new activity: Fresh investment would provide the shot in the arm that this industry so badly needs. Making things better. add salt to sth idiom. allay.
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What does a fish out of water mean?

A person away from his or her usual environment or activities. For example, Using a computer for the first time, Carl felt like a fish out of water, or On a hiking trail, Nell was a fish out of water. This expression alludes to the fact that fish cannot survive for long on dry land. [ Late 1300s]
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