Be tongue-tied

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Be tongue-tied

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Meaning:

Unable to speak.

If you are tongue-tied, you cannot speak and express yourself easily because you are shy, nervous, or embarrassed.

Example:

James talks a lot with friends, but often gets tongue-tied in important interviews.

He met a very beautiful woman at the party and was tongue-tied.

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