English · Proverb Attested

a closed mouth doesn't get fed

In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

Someone who does not express their needs or desires is less likely to obtain them.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Người không nói lên nhu cầu sẽ ít có khả năng đạt được

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Where it’s used: Used American English

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “a closed mouth doesn't get fed” mean?

Someone who does not express their needs or desires is less likely to obtain them.

Is “a closed mouth doesn't get fed” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.

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