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in_the_loop_526 almost remembered; about to be said The expression is used when one is trying very hard to recall something such as a name, date, word, or fact and feels that he or she is just about to remember it. The expression suggests that the information is so close to being recalled that it is at the front of one’s mouth.

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ON THE TIP OF (ONE’S) TONGUE Chris knew the woman, but he couldn’t remember her name. It was on the tip of his tongue, but it just wouldn’t come.Martha was trying to recall the name of the restaurant where they had eaten. It was on the tip of her tongue when someone interrupted her thoughts. Conversation

Id	in_the_loop_526
Idiom	ON THE TIP OF (ONE’S) TONGUE
Definition	almost remembered; about to be said
Examples	Chris knew the woman, but he couldn’t remember her name. It was on the tip of his tongue, but it just wouldn’t come. Martha was trying to recall the name of the restaurant where they had eaten. It was on the tip of her tongue when someone interrupted her thoughts.
Extra Info	The expression is used when one is trying very hard to recall something such as a name, date, word, or fact and feels that he or she is just about to remember it. The expression suggests that the information is so close to being recalled that it is at the front of one’s mouth.
Category	Conversation

Tip Tongue Remember Recall Expression Loop One’s Remembered