English Explanatory Dictionary

dead men tell no tales

English dictionary entry

Meanings

proverb
  1. A dead person can no longer reveal information, especially information which others wish to keep secret.

Pronunciation

/dɛd mɛn tɛl nəʊ teɪlz/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Flame, not lame-dead men tell no tales.wav

Word forms

dead men tell no tales dead men can tell no tales

Related words

silent as the grave
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