out of the mouths of babes
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
From the comments of children, who are honest and innocent, . . . (comes truth or wisdom).
Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt
Sự thật hoặc trí tuệ có thể đến từ những bình luận của trẻ em
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Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Examples
Not only out of the mouths of babes and sucklings, but out of the mouths of fools and cheats, we may often get our truest lessons.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “out of the mouths of babes” mean?
From the comments of children, who are honest and innocent, . . . (comes truth or wisdom).
Is “out of the mouths of babes” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.