English Explanatory Dictionary

empty vessels make the most sound

English dictionary entry

Meanings

proverb
  1. Talkative, opinionated people are often ignorant.

Pronunciation

LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-empty vessels make the most sound.wav

Word forms

empty vessels make the most sound empty vessels make the most noise empty barrels make the most noise empty cans make the most noise

Related words

the squeaky wheel gets the grease the nail that sticks out gets hammered down barking dogs seldom bite
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