Little pitchers have long ears.

Meaning: Small children overhear and remember more than adults assume, so speak carefully around them.

Origin: From 'A Dictionary of English Proverbs and Proverbial Phrases' (1870). Public domain.

Translations

• French: Petit chaudron, grandes oreilles (literally: Little pitchers have long ears)

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