Meaning of the word "silence is the best response to a fool" in English
What does "silence is the best response to a fool" mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
silence is the best response to a fool
US /ˈsaɪ.ləns ɪz ðə best rɪˈspɑːns tuː ə fuːl/
UK /ˈsaɪ.ləns ɪz ðə best rɪˈspɒns tuː ə fuːl/
Idiom
a proverb suggesting that it is better to remain quiet than to argue with someone who is unreasonable or unintelligent
Example:
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I didn't bother arguing with him because silence is the best response to a fool.
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When he started shouting insults, she remembered that silence is the best response to a fool.