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UK//ˈəʊ.pən jər maʊθ//US//ˈoʊ.pən jər maʊθ//

Meaning of Open your mouth

To move your lips apart to allow sound, food, or air to enter.

In simple words: To move your lips apart to speak or eat.

Open your mouth in a sentence

  • The doctor said, 'Please open your mouth so I can examine your throat.'
  • When you eat, make sure to open your mouth to chew properly.
  • During the lesson, the teacher asked the students to open their mouths to participate.
  • He couldn't help but open his mouth in surprise at the news.
  • When the chef asked for feedback, she encouraged everyone to open their mouths and share their thoughts.

How to use Open your mouth

Used when addressing someone to speak or eat. Less appropriate in formal situations.

Grammar pattern

standalone greeting

Memory hint

Imagine a large door opening wide—your mouth is the door!

Related words

Collocations with Open your mouth

  • open your mouth wide
  • open your mouth to speak
  • open your mouth for food

Synonyms for Open your mouth

Common mistakes with Open your mouth

  • Using in writing where a more formal prompt is appropriate.
  • Confused with 'open up' which has a different meaning.
  • 'Open your mouth' used too aggressively in conversation.

Compare Open your mouth with Speak, Talk, Articulate

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Frequently asked questions about Open your mouth

What does Open your mouth mean?

To move your lips apart to speak or eat.

What is the definition of Open your mouth?

To move your lips apart to allow sound, food, or air to enter.

How do you use Open your mouth in a sentence?

The doctor said, 'Please open your mouth so I can examine your throat.'

Can you give another example of Open your mouth?

When you eat, make sure to open your mouth to chew properly.

What are synonyms for Open your mouth?

Common alternatives include speak, talk, articulate.

What words go with Open your mouth?

It commonly pairs with open your mouth wide, open your mouth to speak, open your mouth for food.

What are common mistakes when using Open your mouth?

Using in writing where a more formal prompt is appropriate. Confused with 'open up' which has a different meaning. 'Open your mouth' used too aggressively in conversation.

How do you pronounce Open your mouth?

US: //ˈoʊ.pən jər maʊθ//, UK: //ˈəʊ.pən jər maʊθ//. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use Open your mouth?

Used when addressing someone to speak or eat. Less appropriate in formal situations.