da boca para fora
(Redirected from falar da boca para fora)
Portuguese edit
Alternative forms edit
- (syncopic form) da boca pra fora
Etymology edit
Literally, “from the mouth to the outside”, or more loosely translated as “off from the mouth”.
Pronunciation edit
Adjective edit
da boca para fora (invariable)
- (idiomatic, usually with falar) said but not actually meant, often in reference to something offensive or exaggerated that is impulsively said; compare English shoot one's mouth off; paying lip service
Adverb edit
- (idiomatic) not actually meaning despite stating