Meaning of the word "empty vessels make the most noise" in English
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empty vessels make the most noise
US /ˈɛmp.ti ˈvɛs.əlz meɪk ðə moʊst nɔɪz/
UK /ˈɛmp.ti ˈvɛs.əlz meɪk ðə məʊst nɔɪz/
Idiom
people who have little knowledge or ability are often the ones who talk the most or the loudest
Example:
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He talks a lot about business, but he has no experience; empty vessels make the most noise.
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Don't be intimidated by his boasting; remember that empty vessels make the most noise.