You might describe someone particularly talkative or gossipy by saying that their tongue wags at both ends. A more elaborate version is Your tongue wags at both ends and is tied in the middle. Another variant: Your tongue is hinged in the middle. This is part of a complete episode.
Transcript of “A Tongue That Wags at Both Ends”
Here’s an old phrase that you can use in response to somebody who’s particularly gossipy or talkative.
Your tongue wags at both ends.
I had to think about that, Grant.
I’ve heard that before. That’s a good one.
I’ve heard a variant, which is like your tongue is hinged in the middle.
Yes, yes.
Yeah, your tongue wags at both ends and is tied in the middle.
It’s like you’re double-tongued.
You just keep on going.
Double-tongued word-rester.
Well, yeah, get that tongue a-wagon.
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