Maksud perkataan "the tongue is not made of steel, yet it cuts" dalam bahasa Melayu

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the tongue is not made of steel, yet it cuts

US /ðə tʌŋ ɪz nɑːt meɪd əv stiːl, jet ɪt kʌts/
UK /ðə tʌŋ ɪz nɒt meɪd əv stiːl, jet ɪt kʌts/
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Idiom

lidah tidak diperbuat daripada keluli, namun ia menghiris

a proverb meaning that words can be very hurtful or damaging, even though they are not physical weapons

Contoh:
Be careful what you say to her; remember that the tongue is not made of steel, yet it cuts.
Berhati-hati dengan apa yang anda katakan kepadanya; ingatlah bahawa lidah tidak diperbuat daripada keluli, namun ia menghiris.
His harsh words ruined their friendship, proving that the tongue is not made of steel, yet it cuts.
Kata-katanya yang kasar merosakkan persahabatan mereka, membuktikan bahawa lidah tidak diperbuat daripada keluli, namun ia menghiris.