careless talk
Frequency: 4.52.1 per million words
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- During wartime, careless talk can cost lives.
- His promotion was jeopardized by some careless talk about company secrets.
- She regretted her careless talk after realizing she had offended her friend.
- The security briefing warned against careless talk in public places.
- Don't engage in careless talk; rumors spread quickly.
- A moment of careless talk can undermine years of effort.
- The manager emphasized the importance of avoiding careless talk about ongoing projects.
- Despite warnings, there was still a lot of careless talk among the new recruits.
- He was known for his careless talk, often revealing more than he should.
- The scandal began with just a bit of careless talk at a dinner party.