out of the mouths of babes

短语

别名

out of the mouths of babes and sucklings

释义与例句

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    From the comments of children, who are honest and innocent, . . . (comes truth or wisdom).

    (CAPTION) Out of the mouths of babes, love is explained. Brooklyn first graders write and read their valentines and describe the meaning of Valentines Day.

词源

From King James Bible, Psalms 8:2, "Out of the mouth of babes and sucklings hast thou ordained strength". (Note that mouth is singular in the Biblical verse, and that the usage of this expression differs from the modern proverbial usage.)

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