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a closed mouth catches no flies en · X

Etymology

Unknown. Equivalent expressions are found in several languages, so it is difficult to tell if it originated in English or a different language.

Meanings

1. It's best not to talk too much.
2. It's better to not say anything than to say something suspicious or troublesome.

Relateds

a closed mouth gathers no feet

Translations (6)

es en boca cerrada no entran moscas (It's best not to talk too much) · pl mowa jest srebrem, a milczenie złotem (It's best not to talk too much) · fi vaikeneminen on kultaa (It's best not to talk too much) · gl en boca pechada non entran moscas (It's best not to talk too much) · it un bel tacer non fu mai scritto (It's best not to talk too much) · pt em boca fechada não entra mosquito (It's best not to talk too much)