the less said, the better
idiom
—used to say it is better to not say anything about something because it is bad, unpleasant, etc.
Regarding his recent behavior, perhaps the less said, the better.
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For Missouri fans, the less said, the better, about what happened against Oklahoma the following week in the Big 12 Championship.
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Blake Toppmeyer, The Tennessean, 12 July 2025
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Blake Toppmeyer, The Tennessean, 12 July 2025
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“The less said, the better.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20less%20said%2C%20the%20better. Accessed 30 Jul. 2025.
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