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Out of both sides of your mouth meaning

What does the saying 'Out of both sides of your mouth' mean?

Idiom: Out of both sides of your mouth

Meaning:

If you talk or speak out of both sides of your mouth, you say different and contradictory things to different people, so that people are left unsure or confused.

Country: International English | Subject Area: Body and bodily functions | Usage Type: Both or All Words Used
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