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walls have ears

There is a risk of being heard, so pay attention to what you say.
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After she put her kids to bed, the man began speaking a little too loudly. She told him the walls have ears so he would speak softly.

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Submitted on September 01, 2009

Modified by TriplePurple on August 25, 2024

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у стен есть уши

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