speak with a forked tongue

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Definition of speak with a forked tongue in English English dictionary

To speak deceptively; to be duplicitous or untruthful

He's spoken with a forked tongue to reporters, and his explanations for launching a probe don't pass the plausibility and credibility tests.

speak with forked tongue, speak dishonestly, speak deceptively, lie, make false statements, prevaricate

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speak with forked tongue

{f} speak with a forked tongue, speak dishonestly, speak deceptively, lie, make false statements, prevaricate

Turkish pronunciation

spik wîdh ı fôrkt tʌng

Pronunciation

/ˈspēk wəᴛʜ ə ˈfôrkt ˈtəɴɢ/ /ˈspiːk wɪð ə ˈfɔːrkt ˈtʌŋ/

Etymology

() *Possibly from the split tongue of a snake.