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Значение идиомы children and fools speak the truth
[children and fools speak the truth] Children and fools say things without thinking; they say what they think or know when grown-ups might not think it was polite or wise to do so. – A proverb.
“Uncle Willie is too fat,” said little Agnes. “Children and fools speak the truth,” said her father.
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- Перевод слова children Children – дети Перевод слова Children’s book – книга для детей day care for children – присмотр за детьми careful children – заботливые дети He has no Children. У него нет детей. My Children don’t ski Мои дети не катаются на лыжах. Children love to act. Дети любят играть в театр. Интересные факты Английское существительное […]...