Meaning of the word "there is a time to speak and a time to be silent" in English
What does "there is a time to speak and a time to be silent" mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
there is a time to speak and a time to be silent
US /ðɛr ɪz ə taɪm tu spik ænd ə taɪm tu bi ˈsaɪlənt/
UK /ðɛər ɪz ə taɪm tu spiːk ænd ə taɪm tu bi ˈsaɪlənt/
Idiom
a proverb suggesting that one should use discretion to decide when it is appropriate to talk and when it is better to remain quiet
Example:
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I wanted to argue, but I remembered that there is a time to speak and a time to be silent.
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In diplomacy, there is a time to speak and a time to be silent to avoid unnecessary conflict.