Least said, soonest mended

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Least said, soonest mended. (British & Australian old-fashioned)

something that you say which means a bad event or situation can be forgotten more easily if you do not talk about it I've always thought it best not to dwell on grievances too long. Least said, soonest mended.

See also: least, soon

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