Least said, soonest mended.

proverb An unfortunate or painful event, situation, or memory will be forgotten (and thus mended in one's mind) more easily if it is not discussed. Primarily heard in UK, Australia. A: "I can't believe I lost so much money on that investment." B: "Ah well, least said, soonest mended."

ˌleast ˈsaid ˌsoonest ˈmended

(British English, saying) a bad situation will pass or be forgotten most quickly if nothing more is said about it: She’s still very angry, of course, but if you ask me it’s a case of least said soonest mended.

See also: least, mende, said, soon

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"Least said soonest mended" and "let sleeping dogs lie" are two more proverbs which contain very wise advice.

THOUGHT for the DAY

"I believe the SFA were wrong to ask him to apologise that time because every one makes mistakes and least said soonest mended. But Craig would have slept easily knowing his display was top drawer in a game that was seen all around the world."

REF CRAIG CALLS IT ALL RIGHT; REF WATCH

"I believe the SFA were wrong to ask him to apologise that time because ever yone makes mistakes and least said soonest mended. But Craig would have slept easily knowing his display was top drawer in a game that was seen all around the world."

REF CRAIG CALLS IT ALL RIGHT

He could well decide to stay with his wife, even if it's just for the sake of the children, so perhaps least said soonest mended.

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Least said soonest mended, which means you say nothing to anyone.

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My feeling is least said soonest mended. It's not beyond the bounds of probability he too strayed.

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