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Take the words right out of somebody’s mouth

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Synchronous ThoughtsPlay
This phrase highlights a shared thought or opinion at the same moment with another person. SlideWhen Jim mentioned a beach holiday, he took the words right out of my mouth!
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It's used in informal situations and is not appropriate for formal writing or speeches. SlideDuring the meeting, she mentioned the budget issues, which took the words right out of my mouth.
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Not LiteralPlay
Understand it's a figurative expression meaning no actual words were stolen. SlideYou just mentioned hiking this weekend—I was thinking the same. You took the words right out of my mouth!