tong kosong nyaring bunyinya
Indonesian
Etymology
Literally "empty barrel [makes] loud noise".
Proverb
- (idiomatic) stupid people usually talk big; empty vessels make the most sound.
See also
Further reading
- “tong kosong nyaring bunyinya” in Kamus Besar Bahasa Indonesia, Jakarta: Language Development and Fostering Agency — Ministry of Education, Culture, Research, and Technology of the Republic Indonesia, 2016.
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