Question

What is the meaning of neat's tongue dried - from marchant of venice

Answer 1

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Explanation:

“Thanks, i' faith, for silence is only commendable / In a neat’s tongue dried and a maid not vendible.” - Shakespeare, Merchant of Venice [Act 1, Scene 1]

In this scene, Lorenzo is chiding Gratiano for not letting him get a word in in the conversation they are having. Bassanio has also told him earlier that he could come to Belmont with the party, but tells him that he is “[Thou art] too wild, too rude and bold of voice”. Essentially, everyone is telling Gratiano that he talks too much.

Answer 2

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simply it means that if a cow or a bull starts talking when on your plate then it is not appreciated