sharp tongue

NOUN
  1. a bitter or critical manner of speaking
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How To Use sharp tongue In A Sentence

  • Sydney's eyes narrowed in response and she willed her sharp tongue to spit back a scathing retort.
  • Despite her sharp tongue, she inspires loyalty from her friends.
  • . She could tear a character to pieces in three minutes with her sharp tongue.
  • The 'pipe and slippers' persona did occasionally mask a ruthless streak and sharp tongue - he once said of a fellow manager "A lot of teams beat us, do a lap of honour and don't stop running.
  • Some dowagers or widows are noted for their sharp tongue.
  • Old colleagues say his sharp tongue is a perpetual hazard. Times, Sunday Times
  • Now, vexation at having missed the festivities made her sharp tongued. JUST BETWEEN US
  • Jane has rather a sharp tongue, I'm afraid.
  • His pranksome nature eventually played itself out, though he still had a sharp wit and, occasionally, a sharp tongue. Time Streams
  • She isn't the only wannabe to feel his sharp tongue. The Sun
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