A word (once) spoken is past recalling In english explanation

The meaning, explanation, definition and origin of the idiom/phrase "a word (once) spoken is past recalling", English Idiom Dictionary ( also found in Vietnamese )

author Zesty Y calendar 2022-04-08 05:04

Meaning of A word (once) spoken is past recalling

A word (once) spoken is past recalling proverb

Retracting one's words or negating their effects once they have been spoken is impossible.

 

I know that a word once spoken is past recalling, so I carefully considered what I said when I stood before the council.

You'd better shut up, and from now on, think twice before saying stupid things. A word once spoken is past recalling!

Remember that a word once spoken is past recalling, so next time, before you intend to say something, you should certainly think twice.

Origin of A word (once) spoken is past recalling

The origin of this proverb is not clear.
 

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