noise

Related to noise: noise pollution, Pink noise, white noise, sound

a big noise

An important, successful, or influential person. Did you hear that Kelly got promoted to senior analyst? She's a big noise now.

eff this/that noise

rude slang An exclamation of utter disdain for and rejection of something. ("Eff" is the phonetic spelling of the letter F, representing the expletive "fuck.") You know what? Eff this noise! I'm done talking to you. A: "I'm just so sick of all the drama in that group!" B: "For real, eff that 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

empty vessels make the most sound

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

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

fuck this/that noise

rude slang An exclamation of utter disdain for and rejection of something. You know what? Fuck this noise! I'm done talking to you. A: "I'm just so sick of all the drama in that group!" B: "For real, fuck that noise!"

make (all) the right noises

To behave as though one is enjoying, supporting, or enthusiastic about something, even if that is not the case. I hate going to these fundraisers, but I've learned to make the right noises over the years. The senator made all the right noises about the issue last fall, but, six months later, she hasn't done a single thing to address it.

make a noise about (something)

To draw attention to something, as through loud, forceful discussion or complaints. There's a guy at the customer service desk who's been making a noise for the last hour about getting bumped off the flight. We're making an effort in the school to make a noise about bullying, highlighting how far reaching it can be into the lives of students.

See also: make, noise

make noise (about something)

To be very outspoken about something, especially that which one dislikes or disagrees with. Consumers have begun making a lot more noise about policies of the company that they claim are manipulative and predatory. We have to continue making noise, or else the people in congress who can actually fix the law will never pay attention to the issue.

See also: make, noise

make noises about (something)

To have a very broad, general discussion about something one might do or wants to do, without getting into specific details or plans. She's been making noises about going to art school for years, but so far she hasn't made any steps toward making that happen.

See also: make, noise

noise about

To spread gossip, secrets, or confidential information around to other people. A noun or pronoun can be used between "noise" and "about." I heard Tom and Eliza are getting a divorce! I wouldn't go noising that about to anyone else, though! Surely she isn't so foolish as to noise about confidential business details to her subordinates.

noise abroad

To spread gossip, secrets, or confidential information around to other people. A noun or pronoun can be used between "noise" and "abroad." I heard Tom and Eliza are getting a divorce! I wouldn't go noising that abroad to anyone else, though! Surely she isn't so foolish as to noise abroad confidential business details to her subordinates.

noise around

To spread gossip, secrets, or confidential information around to other people. A noun or pronoun can be used between "noise" and "around." I heard Tom and Eliza are getting a divorce! I wouldn't go noising that around to anyone else, though! Surely she isn't so foolish as to noise around confidential business details to her subordinates.

Empty vessels make the most sound.

Prov. Foolish people make the most noise. I suspect Amy is not very smart. She chatters constantly, and as they say, empty vessels make the most sound.

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

noise something about

and noise something abroad; noise something around

to spread around a secret; to gossip something around. Now don't noise it about, but I am going to Houston next week to see my girl. Please don't noise this abroad. Stop noising that gossip around.

make noises

COMMON If you make noises about something you might do, you mention it briefly in a way that is not definite or detailed. Hall has recently been making noises about buying back the club. His mother had started making noises about it being time for him to leave home. Note: Adjectives are sometimes added before noises. He made all sorts of encouraging noises that he would love Scotland to stage the European Championships.

See also: make, noise

make the right noises

If someone makes the right noises about a problem or issue, their remarks suggest that they will deal with the situation in the way that you want them to. The President was making all the right noises about multi-party democracy and human rights. The Labour party certainly made the right noises about transport when they wanted our votes at the last General Election.

empty vessels make the most sound

empty vessels make the most noise

OLD-FASHIONED

People say empty vessels make the most sound or empty vessels make the most noise to mean that people who talk a lot and give their opinions a lot are often not very intelligent or talented. There's a lot of truth in that old saying, `Empty vessels make the most sound'. Those who are actually content with their choices are not usually interested in telling the rest of us about them. Note: People like this can be called empty vessels. These `experts' who talk a lot but actually say nothing have been shown up for the empty vessels they are. Note: A vessel is a container such as a jug, pot or jar.

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

Collins COBUILD Idioms Dictionary, 3rd ed.

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

make a noise

speak or act in a way designed to attract a lot of attention or publicity.

See also: make, noise

Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary

a big ˈname/ˈnoise

a ˈbig shot

(informal) an important person: ‘What does Ian’s dad do?’ ‘Oh, he’s a big shot in the City.’ OPPOSITE: small fry

make a (lot of) ˈnoise (about something)

(informal) talk or complain about something a lot: People are making more noise these days about pollution. The unions are making a lot of noise about the new legislation.

See also: make, noise

make ˈnoises (about something)

(informal) show that you are interested in something/in doing something, but not in a direct way: The government has been making noises about listening to the public but it still hasn’t changed any of its policies. She hasn’t exactly said that she wants to change her job but she has been making noises in that direction.

See also: make, noise

make (all) the right ˈnoises

(informal) behave as if you support or agree with something, usually because it is fashionable or to your advantage to do so: The doctors are making the right noises about the reforms to the health service, but I’m not sure that they actually agree with them.

big noise

1. n. an important person. If you’re such a big noise, why don’t you get this line moving?

2. n. the important current news; the current scandal. There’s a big noise up on Capitol Hill. Something about budget cuts.

noise

1. n. empty talk; nonsense. I’ve had enough of your noise. Shut up!

2. n. heroin. (Drugs.) Man, I need some noise now! I hurt!

McGraw-Hill's Dictionary of American Slang and Colloquial Expressions

See also:

a big name/noise
a big noise
big noise
a big cheese
enchilada
big cheese
big cheese, the
big on
big on (something)
big deal!

References in classic literature

The day passed away in utter silence -- night came without recurrence of the noise.

At intervals he listened to learn if the noise had not begun again, and grew impatient at the prudence of the prisoner, who did not guess he had been disturbed by a captive as anxious for liberty as himself.

At the slightest noise he bounded towards the door.

Count of Monte Cristo

He on the other side of the door naturally heard the noise and greeted it with a triumphant screech: "Aha!

(Rattle, rattle, rattle.) He had been decoyed into that town, he screamed, getting more and more excited by the noise he made himself, in order to be exposed to this!

A noise like the rattling of chain links, a small grind and click exploded in the stillness of the hall and a eciov began to swear in Italian.

If you don't want this business to make a noise you will have to find a discreet man."

Arrow of Gold

"I never thought much about fear and that sort of thing--never tried to determine whether I was a coward or brave man; but the other night as we lay in the jungle there after poor D'Arnot was taken, and those jungle noises rose and fell around us I began to think that I was a coward indeed.

Tarzan of the Apes

It swelled with amazing speed to a profound clamor that involved the earth in noises. The splitting crashes swept along the lines until an interminable roar was developed.

Red Badge of Courage

[USPRwire, Tue Sep 03 2019] Noise Canceling Headphones Introduction Noise canceling headphones depict the unique feature of headphones that lessen the background sound, commonly referred as noise, and improve the quality of their audio output.

Noise Canceling Headphones Market to Witness a Pronounce Growth During 2018 to 2027

[ClickPress, Tue Sep 03 2019] Noise Canceling Headphones Introduction Noise canceling headphones depict the unique feature of headphones that lessen the background sound, commonly referred as noise, and improve the quality of their audio output.

Noise Canceling Headphones Market to Make Great Impact in Near Future by 2027

The global noise monitoring system market is predicted to touch USD 844 million at a 4% CAGR over the forecast period (2017-2023), as per the latest Market Research Future (MRFR) report

Noise Monitoring System Market 2019 Global Size, Share, Trends, Growth Factors, Business Strategies, Emerging Opportunities, Leading Players, Regional Analysis and Industry Forecast 2023

By listening to ambient noise, you'll find that it can be effective at improving these two factors.

Benefits Of Falling Asleep To Ambient Noise

According to the World Health Organization (WHO), one in five people are regularly exposed to noise levels that could "significantly" damage their health.

Noise pollution affects your health: Study

[USA], Oct 14 ( ANI ): From starting the day with the sound of the alarm, until finally hitting the bed at night, we are constantly surrounded by noise. It's everywhere, from people talking in the office to the never-ending traffic jams, to road constructions.

Know how noise pollution affects your health

词组	noise
释义	noise Related to noise: noise pollution, Pink noise, white noise, sound a big noise An important, successful, or influential person. Did you hear that Kelly got promoted to senior analyst? She's a big noise now. See also: big, noise eff this/that noise rude slang An exclamation of utter disdain for and rejection of something. ("Eff" is the phonetic spelling of the letter F, representing the expletive "fuck.") You know what? Eff this noise! I'm done talking to you. A: "I'm just so sick of all the drama in that group!" B: "For real, eff that noise!" See also: eff, noise, that, this 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 empty vessels make the most sound Foolish, unwise, or stupid people are the most talkative. Of course silly old Aunt Helen babbles constantly—empty vessels make the most sound. See also: empty, make, most, sound, vessel fuck this/that noise rude slang An exclamation of utter disdain for and rejection of something. You know what? Fuck this noise! I'm done talking to you. A: "I'm just so sick of all the drama in that group!" B: "For real, fuck that noise!" See also: fuck, noise, that, this make (all) the right noises To behave as though one is enjoying, supporting, or enthusiastic about something, even if that is not the case. I hate going to these fundraisers, but I've learned to make the right noises over the years. The senator made all the right noises about the issue last fall, but, six months later, she hasn't done a single thing to address it. See also: make, noise, right make a noise about (something) To draw attention to something, as through loud, forceful discussion or complaints. There's a guy at the customer service desk who's been making a noise for the last hour about getting bumped off the flight. We're making an effort in the school to make a noise about bullying, highlighting how far reaching it can be into the lives of students. See also: make, noise make noise (about something) To be very outspoken about something, especially that which one dislikes or disagrees with. Consumers have begun making a lot more noise about policies of the company that they claim are manipulative and predatory. We have to continue making noise, or else the people in congress who can actually fix the law will never pay attention to the issue. See also: make, noise make noises about (something) To have a very broad, general discussion about something one might do or wants to do, without getting into specific details or plans. She's been making noises about going to art school for years, but so far she hasn't made any steps toward making that happen. See also: make, noise noise about To spread gossip, secrets, or confidential information around to other people. A noun or pronoun can be used between "noise" and "about." I heard Tom and Eliza are getting a divorce! I wouldn't go noising that about to anyone else, though! Surely she isn't so foolish as to noise about confidential business details to her subordinates. See also: noise noise abroad To spread gossip, secrets, or confidential information around to other people. A noun or pronoun can be used between "noise" and "abroad." I heard Tom and Eliza are getting a divorce! I wouldn't go noising that abroad to anyone else, though! Surely she isn't so foolish as to noise abroad confidential business details to her subordinates. See also: abroad, noise noise around To spread gossip, secrets, or confidential information around to other people. A noun or pronoun can be used between "noise" and "around." I heard Tom and Eliza are getting a divorce! I wouldn't go noising that around to anyone else, though! Surely she isn't so foolish as to noise around confidential business details to her subordinates. See also: around, noise Farlex Dictionary of Idioms. Empty vessels make the most sound. Prov. Foolish people make the most noise. I suspect Amy is not very smart. She chatters constantly, and as they say, empty vessels make the most sound. See also: empty, make, most, sound, vessel noise something about and noise something abroad; noise something around to spread around a secret; to gossip something around. Now don't noise it about, but I am going to Houston next week to see my girl. Please don't noise this abroad. Stop noising that gossip around. See also: noise McGraw-Hill Dictionary of American Idioms and Phrasal Verbs. make noises COMMON If you make noises about something you might do, you mention it briefly in a way that is not definite or detailed. Hall has recently been making noises about buying back the club. His mother had started making noises about it being time for him to leave home. Note: Adjectives are sometimes added before noises. He made all sorts of encouraging noises that he would love Scotland to stage the European Championships. See also: make, noise make the right noises If someone makes the right noises about a problem or issue, their remarks suggest that they will deal with the situation in the way that you want them to. The President was making all the right noises about multi-party democracy and human rights. The Labour party certainly made the right noises about transport when they wanted our votes at the last General Election. See also: make, noise, right empty vessels make the most sound or empty vessels make the most noise OLD-FASHIONED People say empty vessels make the most sound or empty vessels make the most noise to mean that people who talk a lot and give their opinions a lot are often not very intelligent or talented. There's a lot of truth in that old saying, `Empty vessels make the most sound'. Those who are actually content with their choices are not usually interested in telling the rest of us about them. Note: People like this can be called empty vessels. These `experts' who talk a lot but actually say nothing have been shown up for the empty vessels they are. Note: A vessel is a container such as a jug, pot or jar. See also: empty, make, most, sound, vessel Collins COBUILD Idioms Dictionary, 3rd ed. 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 make a noise speak or act in a way designed to attract a lot of attention or publicity. See also: make, noise Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary a big ˈname/ˈnoise , a ˈbig shot (informal) an important person: ‘What does Ian’s dad do?’ ‘Oh, he’s a big shot in the City.’ OPPOSITE: small fry See also: big, name, noise make a (lot of) ˈnoise (about something) (informal) talk or complain about something a lot: People are making more noise these days about pollution. The unions are making a lot of noise about the new legislation. See also: make, noise make ˈnoises (about something) (informal) show that you are interested in something/in doing something, but not in a direct way: The government has been making noises about listening to the public but it still hasn’t changed any of its policies. She hasn’t exactly said that she wants to change her job but she has been making noises in that direction. See also: make, noise make (all) the right ˈnoises (informal) behave as if you support or agree with something, usually because it is fashionable or to your advantage to do so: The doctors are making the right noises about the reforms to the health service, but I’m not sure that they actually agree with them. See also: make, noise, right Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary big noise 1. n. an important person. If you’re such a big noise, why don’t you get this line moving? 2. n. the important current news; the current scandal. There’s a big noise up on Capitol Hill. Something about budget cuts. See also: big, noise noise 1. n. empty talk; nonsense. I’ve had enough of your noise. Shut up! 2. n. heroin. (Drugs.) Man, I need some noise now! I hurt! McGraw-Hill's Dictionary of American Slang and Colloquial Expressions See also: a big name/noise a big noise big noise a big cheese enchilada big cheese big cheese, the big on big on (something) big deal! References in classic literature The day passed away in utter silence -- night came without recurrence of the noise. At intervals he listened to learn if the noise had not begun again, and grew impatient at the prudence of the prisoner, who did not guess he had been disturbed by a captive as anxious for liberty as himself. At the slightest noise he bounded towards the door. Count of Monte Cristo He on the other side of the door naturally heard the noise and greeted it with a triumphant screech: "Aha! (Rattle, rattle, rattle.) He had been decoyed into that town, he screamed, getting more and more excited by the noise he made himself, in order to be exposed to this! A noise like the rattling of chain links, a small grind and click exploded in the stillness of the hall and a eciov began to swear in Italian. If you don't want this business to make a noise you will have to find a discreet man." Arrow of Gold "I never thought much about fear and that sort of thing--never tried to determine whether I was a coward or brave man; but the other night as we lay in the jungle there after poor D'Arnot was taken, and those jungle noises rose and fell around us I began to think that I was a coward indeed. Tarzan of the Apes It swelled with amazing speed to a profound clamor that involved the earth in noises. The splitting crashes swept along the lines until an interminable roar was developed. Red Badge of Courage [USPRwire, Tue Sep 03 2019] Noise Canceling Headphones Introduction Noise canceling headphones depict the unique feature of headphones that lessen the background sound, commonly referred as noise, and improve the quality of their audio output. Noise Canceling Headphones Market to Witness a Pronounce Growth During 2018 to 2027 [ClickPress, Tue Sep 03 2019] Noise Canceling Headphones Introduction Noise canceling headphones depict the unique feature of headphones that lessen the background sound, commonly referred as noise, and improve the quality of their audio output. Noise Canceling Headphones Market to Make Great Impact in Near Future by 2027 The global noise monitoring system market is predicted to touch USD 844 million at a 4% CAGR over the forecast period (2017-2023), as per the latest Market Research Future (MRFR) report Noise Monitoring System Market 2019 Global Size, Share, Trends, Growth Factors, Business Strategies, Emerging Opportunities, Leading Players, Regional Analysis and Industry Forecast 2023 By listening to ambient noise, you'll find that it can be effective at improving these two factors. Benefits Of Falling Asleep To Ambient Noise According to the World Health Organization (WHO), one in five people are regularly exposed to noise levels that could "significantly" damage their health. Noise pollution affects your health: Study [USA], Oct 14 ( ANI ): From starting the day with the sound of the alarm, until finally hitting the bed at night, we are constantly surrounded by noise. It's everywhere, from people talking in the office to the never-ending traffic jams, to road constructions. Know how noise pollution affects your health
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