Videosharp tongue

Learn how to use the idiom sharp tongue to describe someone who speaks in a harsh, critical, or sarcastic manner. This lesson covers the primary noun definition, the adjective variant sharp-tongued, and common phrases like to lash with a sharp tongue. We explore practical examples, synonyms like acrimony, and antonyms such as tact and diplomacy. Discover why this trait is often contrasted with a kind heart and how it differs from simply holding one's tongue. Watch the lesson to master this expressive English idiom.

sharp tongue
She has a sharp tongue when she's annoyed.