English proverbs, idioms and expressions related to this theme.
A close mouth catches no flies.
implies that
Better the foot slip than the tongue.
expresses that
Empty vessels make the the most sound (or noice).
suggests that
Fine words butter no parsnips.
indicates that
He cannot speak well that cannot hold his tongue.
in other words
He that talks much errs much.
also
To beat about the bush.
said when
Walls have ears.
means
Better out than in.
advices that
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states