Air tenang menghanyutkan
Meaning: Quiet people can run surprisingly deep.
Language: Indonesian
Literally: Still water sweeps you away
Category: Nature
Origin: A calm river surface hides a powerful current, just as a silent person may hide unexpected depths.
More idioms — Nature
- Að ganga með grasið í skónum — To be secretly in love or full of longing.
- Mlatiti praznu slamu — To engage in pointless talk or effort.
- Bacati drvlje i kamenje — To hurl furious abuse at someone.
- Prodavati maglu — To peddle empty promises and con people.
- Kam vietor, tam plášť — To turn with whoever holds power.
- Kā pliks pa nātrēm — In a frantic, painful hurry.
More Indonesian idioms
- Tong kosong nyaring bunyinya — Those who know the least often talk the most.
- Besar pasak daripada tiang — To spend more than you earn.
- Buah tangan — A souvenir or gift brought back for others from a trip.
- Sambil menyelam minum air — To accomplish two things in one go.