ask no questions and hear no lies
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Meaning · English
It's best not to inquire about something if you don't want to hear an unpleasant truth
Where it’s used:
Used
Widespread English
Sources & notes
Listed on Wikipedia “List of proverbial phrases” (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-29); definition pending editorial review. Definition drafted by AI (@cf/meta/llama-3.3-70b-instruct-fp8-fast) and auto-approved by rule on 2026-07-30; pending editor spot-check.
Common questions
What does “ask no questions and hear no lies” mean?
It's best not to inquire about something if you don't want to hear an unpleasant truth
Is “ask no questions and hear no lies” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.