| The art of the quick retort, the clever reply, the sharp tongue are things many of us wish we had more of. |
| Playwright Lillian Hellman was known for a sharp tongue that may have aided her success. |
| She had a snappy temper and a sharp tongue and was, indeed, something of a tomboy. |
| She has a sharp tongue and comes straight from the 18th century, when Hamburg enjoyed a reputation throughout the world for its beer and sugar. |
| Sydney's eyes narrowed in response and she willed her sharp tongue to spit back a scathing retort. |
| Known for his acerbic wit, sharp tongue, and occasional profanity, he stood out among the colorless bureaucrats who ruled Poland. |
