least said soonest mended

Related to word: least

Idiom

Definition

  1. This idiom suggests that it is often best to say very little about a problematic situation, as discussing it further can make it worse; the less said about a delicate matter, the sooner it will be forgotten.

    用来表示对于不愉快的情况,若人们停止谈论它,便能很快被遗忘。

    • It's best we keep quiet about the argument; least said soonest mended, after all.

      关于这场争吵,我们最好保持沉默;毕竟,少说为妙。

    • I think we should avoid discussing this mistake further. Least said soonest mended, right?

      我认为我们应该避免进一步讨论这个错误。少说为妙,对吧?

    • They didn't say much about the failed project; it seems they believe least said soonest mended.

      他们对这个失败的项目没有多说什么;看来他们相信少说为妙。