Hi
Could you please tell me what the underlined part means?
Every associate hired by the firm was indoctrinated in the evils of the loose tongue.
-- was taught not to use loose tongue or
-- was taught to use and benefit from using the loose tongue
Thanks,
Tom
Every associate hired by the firm was taught not to talk casually or unnecessarily about their work. A person with a loose tongue is one who talks constantly about everything .
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Every associate hired by the firm was taught not to talk casually or unnecessarily about their work.
A person with a loose tongue is one who talks constantly about everything.
Mr. TomEvery associate hired by the firm was indoctrinated in the evils of the loose tongue.
Company secrets must not be discussed where competitors can overhear the conversation.
Mottos such as "Loose lips sink ships" were put on posters during the war. If someone knew the position of a ship and talked about it, the ship could be in danger from