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The less/least said the better

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Sensitive TopicsPlay
Use it when discussing sensitive subjects that might upset people or start disputes. SlideRegarding the company's layoffs, the less said, the better.
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Avoid DetailPlay
Suggests that providing more detail might cause unnecessary complications or embarrassment. SlideWhen asked about the divorce, she remarked, the less said, the better.
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Conveys DisapprovalPlay
Implies disapproval or dissatisfaction with a situation without giving blunt criticism. SlideHis response to the scandal? The least said, the better.