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English - United Kingdom - British English

The empty granary speaks loudly at night

Meaning

Neglect becomes painful when need arises.

Usage example

Save now; the empty granary speaks loudly at night.

Cultural context

Additive seed entry for British English / English. Use as starter content and replace with verified community-sourced wording where needed.

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