Walls have ears

Meaning: Be careful what you say — you may be overheard in unexpected places.

Origin: Ancient proverb recorded in many languages; appeared in English from the 16th century.

Translations

• French: Les murs ont des oreilles (literally: Walls have ears)
• Spanish: Las paredes tienen oídos (literally: Walls have ears)
• Japanese: 壁に耳あり (Kabe ni mimi ari) (literally: Walls have ears)

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