Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

sharp end of one's tongue

Word Rarity Rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 3.93 in modern English

Syllables: sharp end of one's -tongue
IPA

30

Scrabble Score

20

Letters

2

Syllables

13

Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

A scolding delivered by one.

Example Sentences

"Gave them both the sharp end of my tongue, in a way they won't forget in a hurry."
"I crawled, wriggled, rolled and ran back into Düdenbüttel, where Borman got the sharp end of my tongue for not protecting me."

Phrases

sharp-tongued

Frequently Paired Words

sharp-tongued

Questions

What does sharp end of one's tongue mean?: A scolding delivered by one.

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