Meaning of the word "hear no evil, see no evil, speak no evil" in English
What does "hear no evil, see no evil, speak no evil" mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
hear no evil, see no evil, speak no evil
US /hɪr noʊ ˈiːvəl, siː noʊ ˈiːvəl, spiːk noʊ ˈiːvəl/
UK /hɪə nəʊ ˈiːvəl, siː nəʊ ˈiːvəl, spiːk nəʊ ˈiːvəl/
Idiom
a proverb used to describe someone who refuses to acknowledge or get involved in something bad or unethical
Example:
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The witnesses to the crime acted as if they hear no evil, see no evil, speak no evil.
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In some corporate cultures, employees are expected to hear no evil, see no evil, speak no evil regarding management's mistakes.