Meaning of the word "speech is silver, but silence is golden" in English
What does "speech is silver, but silence is golden" mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
speech is silver, but silence is golden
US /spiːtʃ ɪz ˈsɪlvər bʌt ˈsaɪləns ɪz ˈɡoʊldən/
UK /spiːtʃ ɪz ˈsɪlvə bʌt ˈsaɪləns ɪz ˈɡəʊldən/
Idiom
a proverb used to say that although it is good to speak, it is often better to remain silent
Example:
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I wanted to argue with him, but I remembered that speech is silver, but silence is golden.
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In this delicate situation, remember: speech is silver, but silence is golden.