open one's mouth to speak; sharpen a new blade
Meanings
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to open one's mouth to speak; to break silence
Refers to the act of starting to speak, often after hesitation or silence. Can be used figuratively to mean making a request or expressing an opinion.
Before I could even open my mouth, he jumped in and spoke for me.
He was silent for a long time before finally speaking up.
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I feel too embarrassed to ask him for a loan.
Regarding this issue, experts have been voicing their opinions one after another.
verb
to sharpen (a new blade); to put an edge on
technicalA technical term in knife-making and metalworking. Refers to the process of grinding a blade for the first time to create a sharp cutting edge.
This new knife needs to be sharpened by a master before it can be used.
Traditional knives are already sharpened before leaving the factory.
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He is putting an edge on the newly bought axe.