Today’s expression: “When you’re in a hole, stop digging.”

We all say embarrassing things sometimes. Things that make us look stupid. Things that show some strange opinions. But when you notice that you’re wrong, it’s a good idea to stop talking. Unfortunately some people never notice it, and they continue saying more and more stupid things.

When you’ve said something embarrassing or stupid, we say that you have “dug a hole for yourself”, and you are now in this hole. If you continue to talk, it is like digging even deeper. It becomes more and more difficult to come out of the hole.

Now I’m sure you understand the meaning of this advice: “When you’re in a hole, stop digging”.