English Explanatory Dictionary

words fail someone

English dictionary entry

Meanings

phrase

Someone is incapable of describing something with words, especially due to fear, shock, or surprise.

Pronunciation

/ˈwɜːdz feɪl ˈsʌmwʌn/ /ˈwɝdz feɪl ˈsʌmˌwʌn/ en-au-words fail someone.ogg

Word forms

words fail someone words fail

Related words

at a loss for words lost for words

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