Least said, soonest mended.

Least said, soonest mended.

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."See also: least, soon

least said, soonest mended

BRITISH, OLD-FASHIONEDIf someone says least said, soonest mended, they mean that it is best not to say too much about something bad that has happened. I didn't mention the matter again. Least said, soonest mended is what I always say.See also: least, mende, soon

least said, soonest mended

a difficult situation will be resolved more quickly if there is no more discussion of it.See also: least, mende, soon

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