a closed mouth gathers no feet
English
Etymology
From put one's foot in one's mouth, adopting the structure of a rolling stone gathers no moss, a closed mouth catches no flies
Proverb
a closed mouth gathers no feet
- (humorous) One who does not speak can be sure of not saying anything embarrassing.
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