Meaning of the word "one tongue is enough for a woman" in English
What does "one tongue is enough for a woman" mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
one tongue is enough for a woman
US /wʌn tʌŋ ɪz ɪˈnʌf fɔːr ə ˈwʊmən/
UK /wʌn tʌŋ ɪz ɪˈnʌf fɔːr ə ˈwʊmən/
Idiom
an old-fashioned and sexist proverb suggesting that women talk too much and do not need to learn foreign languages
Example:
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The old professor jokingly said that one tongue is enough for a woman when she asked to learn Greek.
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Modern society rejects the idea that one tongue is enough for a woman.