empty vessels make most noise

empty vessels make (the) most noise

Foolish, unwise, or stupid people are the most talkative. Of course silly old Aunt Helen babbles constantly—empty vessels make the most noise.

See also: empty, make, most, noise, vessel

Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.

those with least wisdom or knowledge are always the most talkative. proverb

Vessel here refers to a hollow container, such as a bowl or cask, rather than a ship.

See also: empty, make, most, noise, vessel

Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary

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词组	empty vessels make most noise
释义	empty vessels make most noise empty vessels make (the) most noise Foolish, unwise, or stupid people are the most talkative. Of course silly old Aunt Helen babbles constantly—empty vessels make the most noise. See also: empty, make, most, noise, vessel Farlex Dictionary of Idioms. empty vessels make most noise (or sound) those with least wisdom or knowledge are always the most talkative. proverb Vessel here refers to a hollow container, such as a bowl or cask, rather than a ship. See also: empty, make, most, noise, vessel Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary See also: empty vessels make (the) most noise empty vessels make (the) most sound empty vessels make the most sound doofus (as) silly as a wheel (as) silly as a goose a fool and his money are soon parted fool and his money are soon parted fool and his money are soon parted, a parted
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