spit a mouthful
Frequency: 5.55.2 per million words
to force a mouthful of something out of your mouth
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Examples (10)
- After tasting the sour milk, she immediately spat a mouthful into the sink.
- The toddler accidentally spat a mouthful of mashed banana across the table.
- He took a sip of the drink and promptly spat a mouthful out in disgust.
- If the soup is too hot, be careful not to spit a mouthful back into the bowl.
- She had to spit a mouthful of toothpaste into the basin after brushing.
- The old man often spits a mouthful of tobacco juice onto the ground.
- When the child swallowed too much seawater, he instinctively spat a mouthful back.
- Trying to make a point, the debater nearly spat a mouthful of water onto his opponent.
- They taught her not to spit a mouthful of food when she talks.
- Feeling nauseous, he quickly leaned over and spat a mouthful onto the pavement.