Meaning
You get yourself into trouble by talking too much — just as a fish is hooked through its own mouth when it bites, a person's own loose or boastful words are what catch them out. A warning to hold your tongue: run your mouth carelessly and you'll be caught by what you said.
Examples
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Him confess everyting — fish get ketch by him own mouth.
He confessed everything — you get caught by your own mouth.
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Talk less; fish get ketch by him own mouth.
Talk less; loose talk gets you in trouble.
Origin
A traditional proverb; the fish is hooked by its own mouth. See [[kibba-yuh-mout]], [[labrish]].
How it’s used
Talking too much gets you into trouble. See [[kibba-yuh-mout]], [[labrish]].