a shut mouth catches no flies
a fly will not get into a closed mouthinto a mouth shut flies fly nota shut mouth catches no flies
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used to encourage people to think carefully before speaking and to consider the potential consequences of their words, recognizing that sometimes it is better to say nothing at all
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When it comes to gossip, I've learned that a shut mouth catches no flies. By staying out of drama and avoiding negative talk, I've been able to maintain positive relationships with those around me.
