Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

you can't pour from an empty cup

Word Rarity Rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 3.94 in modern English

Syllables: you -can't pour from an emp-ty cup
IPA

48

Scrabble Score

25

Letters

3

Syllables

12

Unique Chars

Meaning

proverb

In order to be able to provide other people with emotional support, one must take care of one's own mental health.

Example Sentences

"This view is shared widely across the industry, including by London-based yoga teacher Kat Achtelik, who participated in several NGO-led projects in Asia before moving to the UK. For her, practicing yoga and meditation comes down to self-love: “You cannot pour from an empty cup. You have to take care of yourself first, before catering for others.”"

Questions

What does you can't pour from an empty cup mean?: In order to be able to provide other people with emotional support, one must take care of one's own mental health.

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