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A clever mouth can get out of trouble
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A clever mouth can get out of trouble
to promise but not fulfill
Thieves worry about being robbed themselves
A wicked person's words are sharp and harmful, while a good person's actions are often unrewarded and unappreciated
Others' things are more appealing than one's own
A wicked person's words are not to be trusted
Speaking unclearly or incoherently
Speak unclearly or incoherently
Speak hesitantly or unclearly
Speech reveals one's true character
Talking is useless when the situation is already ruined
Invite someone to do something but secretly hope they refuse
Say one thing but think another
Pretending to be kind but having evil intentions
Say one thing but think another
Saying one thing but thinking another
A sharp tongue can cause trouble
People's words can be sharp and hurtful
A person's mouth can be sharper than a sword
A person with a sharp tongue can severely criticize or insult others
The wealthy have the power to make their words come true
A powerful person's words are hard to please and can be troublesome
Officials' families are wealthy and powerful, while ordinary people are poor and miserable
Talking excessively and pointlessly
One's loose tongue can ruin their family's property
Speaking rudely or harshly
Say and do the same thing
Say one thing but do another
One's actions contradict their words
A person's words and actions do not match
Speaking insincerely or without keeping promises
One's words are backed by their heart or conscience
Say one thing but mean another
What is said is heard
Actions speak louder than words
Actions speak louder than words
What is said is not always what is heard
A person with a foul mouth and clumsy hands will offend others and face retribution
Say one thing but mean another
Having a kind face but a wicked heart
Speaking authoritatively and firmly
Having a generous and helpful nature
To generously offer what little one has to guests
Be prepared to receive guests even when poor
Saying yes to an offer but secretly refusing it
Say sweet words but have evil intentions
Nice words but harmful intentions
Public opinion is not always favorable
Public opinion is changeable and unpredictable
The world has many gossips and criticisms.
Speaking kindly but harboring evil intentions
Talking big can make things difficult to accomplish
Talking too much can lead to trouble
Talking too much leads to trouble
Talking excessively causes trouble for oneself
One's careless words can cause trouble for others
The speaker causes trouble for the doer
Careless words can cause trouble and harm to oneself or others
Ask for something politely but take it by force
Those in power have the final say