世せ間けんの口くちに戸とは立たてられぬ

expression

people will talk; you can't stop rumors

Proverb meaning that you cannot prevent people from gossiping or spreading rumors, just as you cannot put a door on everyone's mouth. Often used to express resignation about public opinion.

See also: 人の口に戸は立てられず

• 世せ間けんの口くちに戸とは立たてられぬから、気きにしないほうがいい。

  People will talk, so it's better not to worry about it.

• あの噂うわさはもう広ひろまっている。世せ間けんの口くちに戸とは立たてられぬものだ。

  That rumor has already spread. You just can't stop people from talking.