The act or habit of excessively speaking or discussing subjects that are private or confidential.
loose lip
The practice or characteristic of being overly talkative, especially w…
silver tongue
The trait of being articulate and clever at speaking, often in a decei…
civil tongue
A polite manner of speaking.
keep a civil tongue in one's head
To maintain a polite manner of speaking.
wicked tongue
An abusive, vulgar, nasty, or otherwise objectionable manner of speaki…
sharp tongue
The practice or characteristic of speaking to others in a harsh, criti…