out of the mouths of babes

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out of the mouths of babes — idiom

1. said when a young child has just made a comment that sounds surprisingly wise, t

1.idiom
Definition

said when a young child has just made a comment that sounds surprisingly wise, true, or smart for their age.

Example

When five-year-old Mia explained why people fight, her dad laughed and said, "Out of the mouths of babes."

The teacher smiled at the child's clever answer and whispered, "Out of the mouths of babes."