Silence is golden In english explanation

The meaning, explanation, definition and origin of the idiom/phrase "silence is golden", English Idiom Dictionary ( also found in Vietnamese )

author Mocha Phat calendar 2021-05-22 04:05

Meaning of Silence is golden

Synonyms:

speech is silver, but silence is golden , silence has more equolence than speech

Silence is golden American British proverb

Used to advise people that sometimes it is better to not say anything

Mark speaks too much in class. He should know that silence is golden.

To deal with conflict, sometimes silence is golden.

Other phrases about:

a heavy silence/atmosphere

 Used to describe a situation when people say nothing and feel worried, embarrassed or uncomfortable

a pregnant pause/silence

A pause or silence which is full of meaning or sentiment

not a peep from/out of (someone)

Not sound, or a spoken word from someone

Origin of Silence is golden

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