Speak with a forked tongue meaning
What does the saying 'Speak with a forked tongue' mean?
Idiom: Speak with a forked tongue
Meaning:
To say one thing and mean another, to lie, to be two-faced
Country: International English |
Subject Area: Body and bodily functions |
Usage Type: Both or All Words Used
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