# besser stumm als dumm

besser stumm als dumm is a German expression meaning “In certain situations, it is smarter to not express one's opinions, lest one appear idiotic”.

## In other languages

- Русский: Иногда лучше молчать, чем говорить „Manchmal ist es besser zu schweigen, als zu sprechen“

## Meanings

1. In certain situations, it is smarter to not express one's opinions, lest one appear idiotic

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