口くち前まえ

noun, noun which may take the genitive case particle 'no'

way of speaking; manner of talking

Refers to a person's characteristic way of speaking, often implying glibness or a smooth tongue. Can also refer to one's profession or trade, especially in contexts like 口前がいい (to have a smooth tongue) or 口前で食う (to make a living by one's wits or eloquence).

• 彼かれは口くち前まえがうまいから、セールスに向むいている。

  He has a smooth way of speaking, so he's suited for sales.

• あの人ひとの口くち前まえにはいつも感かん心しんする。

  I'm always impressed by that person's way of talking.