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What is the meaning of 'tongue tied'?In: Idioms and Slang |
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Tongue Tied
It's a colloquialism meaning that you can't seem to find words and are unable to speak, as if your tongue were tied in knots.
Some children are born (like my first son) with their tongue anchored to the bottom of the mouth which makes it difficult to talk. The membrane which ties it down has to be cut with scissors by a doctor.
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Also originates from the phrase, "Cat got your tongue"
That means when you are in awe and can't bring yourself to speak.
For example, a guy walks down the steet, sees the hottest chick in the world and is tongue-tied.
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