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 …