Expert as in dumb Unable to speak fluently or articulately; hesitant or speechless, as if one's tongue is unable to move properly. Clear All
4 Example Sentences Showcasing the Meaning of 'Tongue-tied'
When faced with the surprise proposal, she became completely tongue-tied with emotions.
The lawyer was never tongue-tied in the courtroom, but today's case presented an unprecedented challenge.
Despite his fluent English, cultural differences sometimes left the international student tongue-tied.
At the poetry reading, the poet became tongue-tied, struggling to express the depth of emotions in his work.
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