the more you talk, the more mistakes you make
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Meanings
1 sense · 3 examplesproverb
the more one talks, the more likely one is to make mistakes or let secrets slip
Used as a warning to speak cautiously. Emphasizes that excessive talking increases the risk of error or indiscretion.
Sú俗
huà话
shuō说
yán言
duō多
yǔ语
shī失
，
nǐ你
hái还
shì是
shǎo少
shuō说
liǎng两
jù句
ba吧
。
As the saying goes, 'The more you talk, the more mistakes you make,' so you'd better say less.
Tā他
zhī知
dào道
yán言
duō多
yǔ语
shī失
de的
dào道
lǐ理
，
suǒ所
yǐ以
zài在
huì会
yì议
shàng上
zǒng总
shì是
hěn很
jǐn谨
shèn慎
。
He understands the principle that loose lips sink ships, so he is always very cautious in meetings.
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Zài在
nà那
gè个
mǐn敏
gǎn感
shí时
qī期
，
yán言
duō多
yǔ语
shī失
kě可
néng能
huì会
dài带
lái来
yán严
zhòng重
hòu后
guǒ果
。
During that sensitive period, careless talk could lead to serious consequences.