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Run off at the mouth

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Colloquial UsePlay
Used in informal situations among friends or in relaxed settings, not suitable for formal contexts. SlideAt the reunion, Mark started running off at the mouth about his wild college days.
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Negative ConnotationPlay
Often implies disapproval; suggests a person talks too much or says inappropriate things. SlideOur coach was frustrated with the team for running off at the mouth instead of focusing.
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Emotional TriggerPlay
Can indicate someone is under stress, excited, or nervous, which leads to excessive talking. SlideDuring the interview, I was so anxious I started to run off at the mouth about irrelevant topics.