口は災いの元というが、余計なことは言わない方がいい。
They say the mouth is the source of calamity, so it's better not to say unnecessary things.
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Please don't worry unnecessarily.
彼は余計なことを言って墓穴を掘った
He dug his own grave by saying unnecessary things.
彼は勇み足で余計なことを言ってしまった。
He made a blunder by saying something unnecessary due to overenthusiasm.
余計な口を叩くと張り飛ばすぞ。
If you keep talking back, I'll send you flying with a slap.
余計な節介はやめてください。
Please stop your unnecessary meddling.
Usage Notes
Used to describe something that is more than needed, often with a negative connotation of being meddlesome or unhelpful.
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