party in someone's mouth
- idiom
- Informal
:
fiesta en la boca
- The first bite of the spicy dish was a true party in my mouth.
Examples
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Eating these tacos feels like a party in your mouth.
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This chocolate cake is a party in my mouth!
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Every spoonful of the soup offered a party in my mouth with unexpected bursts of flavor.
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This dessert is so flavorful—it's like having a party in your mouth!
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Every bite of this creamy pasta is a party in my mouth with its rich and vibrant sauces.
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The flavors of the gourmet pizza created a delightful party in your mouth with every slice.
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When I tasted the fresh fruit salad, it was like a party in my mouth with its sweet and tangy tastes.
Synonyms
11
7.5
A food or dish that tastes very good
5
2.7
Food that looks, smells, or tastes so good you want to eat it
4
3.2
So good in smell or look that you want to eat it
Antonyms
How Tasty
- Informal
419
1.0
4
3.2
175
1.0
23
2.0
Surface Forms
Morphology
party + in + someone's + mouth
The phrase maps the clear concept of a 'party' (an enjoyable, exciting event) into the sensory location 'in someone's mouth', so a learner who knows the words can plausibly infer it describes an intensely pleasurable taste experience. However, the meaning is a creative metaphor rather than a literal compositional combination and relies on figurative interpretation, so it is not fully predictable in a purely compositional way.
Etymology
Party in someone's mouth may come from the image of different flavors acting like guests at a small party inside your mouth, all 'dancing' on your tongue and creating a lively taste. So, the phrase means 'very tasty and exciting'.