Meaning of 'Silence is golden'
What does the saying 'Silence is golden' mean?
Idiom: Silence is golden
Meaning:
It is often better to say nothing than to talk, so silence is golden.
Country: International English |
Subject Area: General |
Usage Type: Both or All Words Used
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