You (really) said a mouthful.

You (really) said a mouthful.
You (really) said a mouthful.
Inf. Fig. You said exactly what needed to be said.; What you said was very meaningful and had great impact. •

Bill: Did you hear what I said to her? Jane: Yes. You said a mouthful. Was she mad?

Bill: This is the worst food I have ever eaten. It is either stale, wilted, dry, or soggy! Tom: You said a mouthful!


Dictionary of American idioms. 2013.

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