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Silence is golden

Meaning: This saying emphasizes the value of saying nothing.

Note: silence (noun) = complete absence of sound | golden (adj.) = made of gold | There is another, longer saying: "Speech is silver; but silence is golden."

Quick Quiz:

A person who believes that "silence is golden" probably knows
  1. how to throw her voice
  2. the value of gold
  3. when to keep quiet

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