Meaning of the word "ask no questions and hear no lies" in English
What does "ask no questions and hear no lies" mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
ask no questions and hear no lies
US /æsk noʊ ˈkwɛstʃənz ænd hɪr noʊ laɪz/
UK /ɑːsk nəʊ ˈkwɛstʃənz ænd hɪə nəʊ laɪz/
Idiom
a proverb used to suggest that if you do not ask about something, you will not be told any falsehoods, often implying that the truth is better left unknown
Example:
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I don't want to know where you got that money; ask no questions and hear no lies.
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When dealing with the black market, it's best to ask no questions and hear no lies.