When the mouth crosses a river October 7, 2023 By Africa Proverbs | Delete User Proverb in the local language Nomu a wu taleriwi hi nami. Proverb's direct translationThe mouth can cross any river. Proverb's meaningEasier said than done. Equivalent proverb Talk is cheap. Put your money where your mouth is. From: Tsonga of Mozambique and South Africa