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祸从口出
huò​cóng​kǒu​chū

careless talk leads to trouble

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  • 病从口入,祸从口出 bìng​cóng​kǒu​rù​huò​cóng​kǒu​chū illness enters by the mouth, trouble comes out by the mouth
    (idiom) Illness is often caused by what one eats, and trouble is often caused by what one says; reminds people to be careful with their diet and their speech.