Meaning and origin of phrases. 2013.
Out of the mouths of babes (and sucklings). — Out of the mouths of babes (and sucklings). literary something that you say when a small child says something that surprises you because it shows an adult s wisdom and understanding of a situation. I was so stunned that a child of six could be so … New idioms dictionary
out of the mouths of babes (and sucklings) — out of the ˌmouths of ˈbabes (and ˈsucklings) f7 idiom (saying) used when a small child has just said sth that seems very wise or clever Main entry: ↑mouthidiom … Useful english dictionary
out of the mouths of babes and sucklings — устами младенцев (истина глаголет) (Мф.21:16, Пс.8:3) из уст младенцев и грудных детей … Idioms and examples
out of the mouths of babes — Young children may speak disconcertingly wisely or aptly at times. The proverb is used in a variety of abbreviated and allusive forms, often without a knowledge of the complete biblical quotations (both AV): PSALMS viii. 2 Out of the mouth of… … Proverbs new dictionary
mouth — mouth1 W1S2 [mauθ] n plural mouths [mauðz] ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ 1¦(face)¦ 2 keep your mouth shut 3 open your mouth 4 (you) watch your mouth 5¦(entrance)¦ 6¦(river)¦ 7¦(bottle/container)¦ 8 big m … Dictionary of contemporary English
mouth — 1 /maUT/ noun plural mouths /maUDz/ 1 FACE (C) the part of your face which you put food into, or which you use for speaking: Don t talk with your mouth full of food! 2 keep your mouth shut informal a) to not tell other people about a secret: I… … Longman dictionary of contemporary English
