丸まるい卵たまごも切きりようで四し角かく

expression

harsh words make the going rough; consider your words

Proverb meaning that even something naturally round can be made square depending on how you cut it; used to caution that the way you speak can change outcomes, so choose your words carefully.

• 「丸まるい卵たまごも切きりようで四し角かく」というから、言いい方かたには気きをつけなさい。

  As the saying goes, 'a round egg can be cut into a square,' so be careful how you phrase things.