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(idiomatic) The practice or characteristic of speaking to others in a harsh, critical, or insulting manner.

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sharp tongue

Noun

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(idiomatic) The practice or characteristic of speaking to others in a harsh, critical, or insulting manner.

Japanese Meaning

他者に対して厳しく、批判的または侮辱的な言葉で話す性質や習慣。 / 毒舌、辛辣な口調を示す表現。

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Her sharp tongue made family dinners tense, since no one felt comfortable sharing their opinions.

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彼女の毒舌のせいで家族の夕食は気まずくなり、誰も安心して意見を言えませんでした。

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(idiomatic) The practice or characteristic of speaking to others in a harsh, critical, or insulting manner.

Times grew worse and worse with Rip Van Winkle as years of matrimony rolled on; a tart temper never mellows with age, and a sharp tongue is the only edged tool that grows keener with constant use.

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sharp tongues

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