Expressions (A–Z)
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One should not talk during the meal, one should not talk whilst eating
One should not speak while eating (to converse also means to talk).
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Purity of the Tongue
The correct speech. The visible language (to be written and heard)
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Put words into someone's mouth
Talk to another in order to make him say things that you want him to say. Ask th...
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Repeat
Repeat what you said
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Reward in the House of Mourning – Silence, Reward in the Groom’s House – Speech
In a house of mourning, the reward is for maintaining silence, whereas in the ho...
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Sages, Be Careful with Your Words/ You sages, give heed to your words!
A sage must be careful about what he says. Sages who speak on different subjects...
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said in his haste
See: "And I said in my haste"
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said word for word
See: "word for word."
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Say little and do much
See: "Say little and do much".
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Say little and do much/deeds, not words
Speak little and do much. A proverb advising a person to focus on practical acti...
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