a closed mouth catches no flies
English
editEtymology
editUnknown. Equivalent expressions are found in several languages, so it is difficult to tell if it originated in English or a different language.
Proverb
edita closed mouth catches no flies
- It's best not to talk too much.
- It's better to not say anything than to say something suspicious or troublesome.
Translations
editIt's best not to talk too much
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