Bahasa Melayu
tongue
English
tongue-tied, speechless, at a loss for words
Tongue-tied means unable to speak clearly or say anything.
Examples
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Dia jadi tongue-tied apabila ditanya di hadapan kelas.
He became tongue-tied when asked in front of the class.
Saya rasa tongue-tied ketika berjumpa dengan guru itu.
I felt tongue-tied when I met that teacher.
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What does “tongue-tied” mean in Malay?
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diam; lidah kelu
Use this for someone unable to speak.
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