Meaning of the word "no news is good news" in English

What does "no news is good news" mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

no news is good news

US /noʊ nuːz ɪz ɡʊd nuːz/
UK /nəʊ njuːz ɪz ɡʊd njuːz/
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Idiom

said to mean that if you have not received any information about a situation, it is likely that nothing bad has happened

Example:
I haven't heard from the doctor yet, but no news is good news.
We are still waiting for the exam results; no news is good news, I guess.