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Vocabulary : Sayings : Quizzes : Talking 1 : Empty vessels make the most noise

Empty vessels make the most noise

Meaning: Stupid people speak loudest.

Note: vessel (noun): a container such as a bowl, usually for holding liquids | If you strike (hit) a full container it makes less noise than if you strike an empty one.

Quick Quiz:

"Empty vessels make the most noise" is a saying that really refers to
  1. people
  2. ships
  3. containers

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