bad taste in one's mouth en · NOUN
Pronunciation
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Etymology
Refers to the feeling of nausea or its aftereffects.
Meanings
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(idiomatic) A feeling that something is morally despicable as to cause nausea.
The more I thought of my orders, the more it left a bad taste in my mouth.
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(idiomatic) A feeling of guilt, responsibility, or embarrassment as to cause nausea.
Knowing that I had inadvertently aided a killer, left me with a bad taste in my mouth.
- (idiomatic) A feeling of disappointment and frustration.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| bad tastes in one's mouth | Number=Plur | lexicographic |