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He missed an invaluable opportunity to hold his tongue.

Andrew Lang (1844-1912) Scottish poet, novelist and literary critic

Wordchecker more info invaluable (adjective): very valuable
opportunity (noun): chance
tongue (noun): fleshy organ in your mouth for tasting, licking, speaking etc
hold one's tongue: not say anything; be silent

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