口は災いの元
くちはわざわいのもと
words can lead to disaster; the tongue is the root of calamities; the more you open your mouth the more likely you are to put your foot in it
Meaning
- words can lead to disaster; the tongue is the root of calamities; the more you open your mouth the more likely you are to put your foot in it
Example sentences
口は災いの元。つまらないことはしゃべらない方がいい。
It's better not to prattle on about meaningless things. The more you open your mouth the more likely you are to put your foot in it.
口は災いの元。
Out of the mouth comes evil.