silence is golden

English dictionary entry

Meanings

proverb
  1. Peace and quiet have great value.
  2. Often the best choice is to say nothing.

Pronunciation

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Word forms

silence is golden

Etymology

Calque of Latin silentium est aureum (“silence is golden”).

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