Lingo

Silence

6 Words

3m

1.
no wisdom like silence
content.sentence

When you're unsure of what to say, remember that there is no wisdom like silence, and it's okay to take a moment to think.

查看完整含义
2.
beware of a silent man and still water
content.sentence

Although he seemed friendly and harmless, his quiet demeanor made some people wary - after all, beware of a silent man and still water.

查看完整含义
3.
silence is half consent
content.sentence

Although he didn't agree with the decision that was being made, he remained silent and didn't speak out - silence is half consent, and his lack of objection was seen as agreement.

查看完整含义
4.
speech is silver, (but|) silence is golden
content.sentence

When in a heated argument, it's often better to remain silent and composed, as speech is silver, silence is golden.

查看完整含义
5.
a still tongue makes (for|) a wise head
content.sentence

My mother always used to say that a still tongue makes a wise head, as a reminder to think before I speak and to not reveal everything that's on my mind.

查看完整含义
6.
silence is the best response to a fool
content.sentence

When his coworker started making ridiculous claims at the meeting, John remembered that silence is the best response to a fool, and decided not to engage in an argument.

查看完整含义