It's on the tip of my tongue

19th December 2024

It's on the tip of my tongue

We use this expression when we want to say a word and can't remember it but we can almost remember it.
Usage
Written: 
No
Spoken: 
Yes
Formal: 
No
Informal: 
Yes
Example 1
Can you remember the name of our teacher last week?
I think it begins with P. Oh, it's on the tip of my tongue.
Was it Pete?
Example 2
Whats the name of the condition where you can't remember things?
Oh yes, I know what you mean. It's on the tip of my tongue.That's it, it's called Amnesia.
Yes, that's right. I think I might be getting it.