a closed mouth catches no flies

English

Etymology

Unclear. Equivalent expressions are found in several languages, so it's hard to tell if this originated in English or in some other language.

Proverb

a closed mouth catches no flies

It's best not to talk too much.

Translations

It's best not to talk too much

Italian: un bel tacer non fu mai scritto m

Spanish: en boca cerrada no entran moscas

See also

a closed mouth gathers no feet

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