Emma StraubSo much for being a good friend was knowing when to keep your mouth shut.
About This Quote
In this quote, someone is telling another person that they should have been more discreet during a conversation. They should have not opened their mouth unnecessarily. Or, at least, they should not have said anything out of the blue. They were the ones who started the conversation and it was wrong of them to reveal information prematurely.
Source: The Vacationers
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