That's a mouthful.
[Slang] THAT'S A MOUTHFUL. - Learn Interesting Expressions for Complex Ideas
Something complicated to pronounce.
That's a mouthful" is a phrase used when someone mentions a phrase, title, or term that is long, complex, and hard to pronounce. The slang expression caters to scenarios where explaining or understanding information is somewhat cumbersome due to its verbosity or complexity. This slang can humorously acknowledge the challenge of dealing with wordy or convoluted language.
Example Sentences
Wow, explaining this theory really is a mouthful!
Explaining this theory is really complex and long-winded.
He gave a speech that was quite a mouthful; he covered so many topics!
His speech was quite extensive and covered many topics.
That term in medical science is a mouthful to pronounce, but it's crucial for understanding the diagnosis.
That medical term is difficult to pronounce but crucial for understanding the diagnosis.
