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Empty vessels make most noise/sound

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Empty vessels make (the) most noise/sound.

something that you say which means that people who talk a lot and frequently express their opinions are often stupid. David talks as if he's an expert on everything, but empty vessels make most noise.

See also: empty, most, noise, sound, vessel

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