Phrase guide

roll off the tongue

verb · 1 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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verb

Meaning 1

To proceed into oral expression in a manner which is fluent, appealing, or glib.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: idiomatic, usually

Qualifier: speech

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Across languages

Translations

3 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Chinese Mandarin: 朗朗上口 (lǎnglǎngshàngkǒu) — proceed into oral expression in a manner which is fluent
  • Finnish: soljua — proceed into oral expression in a manner which is fluent
  • Russian: срываться с языка (sryvatʹsja s jazyka) — proceed into oral expression in a manner which is fluent