省口舌

省口舌

Literally means:

save words

Actually means:

口舌 refers to words for persuasion, debate or negotiation. Sheng means saving or reducing.

The phrase means that it is unnecessary to make much explanation verbally when dealing with something or to talk much to persuade someone, or to argue with somebody. It is the antonym of 费口舌. It sometimes can be used to indicate a refusal to accept others' ideas.

口舌，劝说、争辩、交涉时说的话。省，免除或减少。

省口舌，处理事情时没有必要在口头上多作说明或解释，或没有必要多说话去说服别人，或跟别人交涉或争辩。与“费口舌”相对。有时可被说话人用来拒绝别人的意见。