Meaning of the word "the tongue of the idle person is never idle" in English
What does "the tongue of the idle person is never idle" mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
the tongue of the idle person is never idle
US /ðə tʌŋ ʌv ðə ˈaɪ.dəl ˈpɜːr.sən ɪz ˈnɛv.ər ˈaɪ.dəl/
UK /ðə tʌŋ ɒv ðə ˈaɪ.dəl ˈpɜː.sən ɪz ˈnɛv.ə ˈaɪ.dəl/
Idiom
a proverb suggesting that people who do not work or are lazy often spend their time gossiping or talking excessively
Example:
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He spends all day gossiping about neighbors; truly, the tongue of the idle person is never idle.
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Instead of working, she just talks about others, proving that the tongue of the idle person is never idle.