This saying is often used to advise someone to be prudent and be careful with what they say, especially in delicate situations or in which discretion is required. It can also be interpreted as a call for patience and tolerance, since many times it is better to let things resolve themselves without intervening unnecessarily.
Sayings are a way of summarizing the human experience and conveying important values and knowledge about life and human relationships. We will explore some of the best known sayings and see how they have been used in different cultures and times.
North Carolina residents should continue to exercise caution while outside on Thursday due to smoke and fine particle pollution from Canadian wildfires. The N.C. Department of Environmental Quality’s Division of Air Quality (DAQ) and the Forsyth County Office of Environmental Assistance and Protection are issuing a Code Orange Air Quality Action Day for the entire state for Thursday, June 8. The Code Red Air Quality Action Alert that was in effect for central NC on Wednesday has been replaced with a Code Orange alert for the remainder of the day.