idiom
on the tip of the tongue
on the TIP ov the TUNG
ɒn ðə tɪp ɒv ðə tʌŋListen
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Syllable breakdown
onthetipofthetongue
Dictionary meaning
the feeling of almost being able to recall a word or name but not quite being able to retrieve it
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Break the ice
Brayk the ice
Hit the nail on the head
Hit the nayl on the hed
Under the weather
UN-der the WETH-er
Piece of cake
Peess of kayk
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