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Mon 13 Feb, 2017 08:42 am
Hello, Please help me out in this expressions as follows:
1. If l say in an angry and threatening way to someone that "I will break his mouth" to mean that I would hit him in the mouth until it bled. Does it sound normal and correct to native English Speakers?. If not, what is the usual way of saying or expressing it?.
2. If someone whose mouth is in bad condition such that it easily bleeds even on slight application of pressure. Is it correct to describe it as "purulent"?. If not, what is the usual way of saying or expressing it by native English Speakers?.
Thank your in anticipation of your help.
English Learner.
@iandu76,
Quote:"I will break his mouth"... sound normal and correct to native English Speakers?.
Not to me Ian. Usu we'd say, 'I'll hit (or 'smack') him in the mouth (or 'teeth')....or 'face'
@dalehileman,
Thanks for your contribution.
@iandu76,
As Dale said, "Break your nose" or "you're looking for a punch in the mouth" are common. Not "break your mouth".
However, "break your arm" or "break your legs" are also common.
"Purulent" is not a commonly used word in English, at least not in North America. Perhaps those in the medical field use it, I almost never hear it.
There probably is no way to say one's mouth is tender and ready to bleed at a touch except to describe the condition as you did. There is no commonly used word for it.
@Blickers,
Very useful one. Thanks alot for helping me.
@Blickers,
Thanks alot for the contribution.
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