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Idiom: Double-Tongued

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Meanings

From Middle English doubultongud, dowbyl townged, dubble tungyd, equivalent to double +‎ tongued.

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Saying one thing to one person and something different to another; double talking; deceitful in speech.

Example Sentences

1
He is known for being double-tongued, always saying one thing to your face and another behind your back.
2
I can't trust her because she has a reputation for being double-tongued.
3
Don't be deceived by his friendly demeanor; he is very double-tongued.
4
She was caught being double-tongued when her secret conversations were exposed.
5
I thought he was my friend, but it turns out he is quite double-tongued.

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