hablar entre dientes

hablar entre dientes
An intransitive verb phrase is a phrase that combines a verb with a preposition or other particle and does not require a direct object (e.g., Everybody please stand up.).
intransitive verb phrase
a. to mumble
Deja de hablar entre dientes y habla claro. ¿Qué es exactamente lo que te pasa?Stop mumbling and speak clearly. What exactly is the matter with you?
b. to mutter
El chico estaba muy avergonzado y hablaba entre dientes, así que yo no entendía ni una palabra de lo que decía.The boy was very embarrassed and was muttering, so I couldn't understand a word he was saying.
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