词汇 "say well or be still" 在中文的含义

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say well or be still

US /seɪ wɛl ɔːr biː stɪl/
UK /seɪ wɛl ɔː biː stɪl/
"say well or be still" picture

成语

说好话,否则就保持沉默

a proverb suggesting that one should either speak positively or remain silent

示例:
If you can't find anything nice to mention about his work, remember: say well or be still.
如果你找不到关于他工作的任何好话,请记住:说好话,否则就保持沉默
My grandmother always lived by the rule: say well or be still.
我祖母总是遵循这条准则:说好话,否则就保持沉默