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tong kosong nyaring bunyinya
Language:
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1.
Indonesia
Malaysia
literal
proverbial
Literally, an empty barrel makes a loud noise.
2.
Indonesia
Malaysia
idiomatic
proverbial
People who lack substance, knowledge, or ability often make the most noise or boast the most; empty vessels make the most sound.
Examples:
ID:
- Pernah mendengar "tong kosong nyaring bunyinya"?
EN:
- Ever hear so much talk about nothin'?
ID:
Aku seperti tong kosong nyaring bunyinya."
EN:
I am become as sounding brass, or a clanging cymbal."
ID:
Dia tak sebanding dengan Wamuu, tapi tong kosong nyaring bunyinya.
EN:
He didn't really compare to Wamuu, but dogs who bark rarely bite.
ID:
Dia tong kosong nyaring bunyinya.
EN:
He was all talk.
ID:
Mereka itu tong kosong nyaring bunyinya.
EN:
They are empty vessels with loud mouthpieces.
ID:
Pada akhirnya, tong kosong nyaring bunyinya.
EN:
In the end, talking loud, saying nothing.
ID:
Tahu tong kosong nyaring bunyinya?
EN:
You know how empty vessels make noise?
ID:
Kakak. Jangan tong kosong nyaring bunyinya.
EN:
Brother, don't act strong.
ID:
Hanya saja, belajar itu tiada akhirnya, harus mendalami, jangan setengah-setengah, jangan jadi tong kosong nyaring bunyinya.
EN:
But there is no end of learning. Don't be someone who is strong in appearance but weak in reality.
ID:
Dia hanya diam mengamati selama ini, tapi begitu Jang Uk terpuruk, dia membual seperti tong kosong nyaring bunyinya.
EN:
He had been watching Uk all along. He is a coward who has only stepped up after seeing Uk lose several times.
ID:
Mengatai orang lain tong kosong nyaring bunyinya.
EN:
Only flashy moves?
ID:
Ya, tong kosong nyaring bunyinya Aku raksasa pendiam Negro lain bernyanyi seperti paduan suara
EN:
⪠⪠Yeah, empty barrels make the most noise Me, I SNM cuh I'm a quiet giant ⪠⪠Other niggas singing like the choir Dun out âª
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