"shallow brooks are noisy" meaning in English

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Proverb

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  1. People who do not consider things deeply often chatter or talk a lot. Related terms: empty vessels make the most noise, still waters run deep
    Sense id: en-shallow_brooks_are_noisy-en-proverb-PN0EO5IL Categories (other): English proverbs

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