- Out of the mouths of babes (oft times come gems).
- Out of the mouths of babes (oft times come gems).Prov. Children occasionally say remarkable or insightful things. •
Mr. and Mrs. Doyle were quietly bickering in the kitchen when their seven-year-old daughter came in and said, “You guys should get counseling.” After a surprised pause, Mrs. Doyle remarked, “Out of the mouths of babes.”
•Child: Don't eat so much candy, Mommy. Candy is bad for your teeth. Mother: Out of the mouths of babes oft times come gems.
Dictionary of American idioms. 2013.