No news is good news
phrase
If you haven't heard about something, it probably means that the situation is okay.
Her parents haven't called, but she's assuming that no news is good news.
Often appears as...
- assume no news is good news
- hoping no news is good news
Usage tips
Idiomatic
phrase
If you haven't heard about something, it probably means that the situation is okay.
Her parents haven't called, but she's assuming that no news is good news.
Often appears as...
- assume no news is good news
- hoping no news is good news
Usage tips
Idiomatic
Definition 1 of 1
Pro Tip 1/3Positive Assumption
This phrase assumes a situation is fine when there's no update, which could relieve anxiety.
Since the weather hasn't worsened, no news is good news for the sailors at sea.
Pro Tip 2/3Uncertainty Management
It helps people stay hopeful during times of uncertainty when there's no new information.
We haven't heard from the rescue team yet, but we're holding on to 'no news is good news.'
Pro Tip 3/3Calm Reassurance
The phrase suggests staying calm and not worrying when there's no news about an event.
The test results haven't come in yet, but let's say no news is good news and relax.
Pro Tip 1/3Positive Assumption
This phrase assumes a situation is fine when there's no update, which could relieve anxiety.
Since the weather hasn't worsened, no news is good news for the sailors at sea.
Pro Tip 2/3Uncertainty Management
It helps people stay hopeful during times of uncertainty when there's no new information.
We haven't heard from the rescue team yet, but we're holding on to 'no news is good news.'
Pro Tip 3/3Calm Reassurance
The phrase suggests staying calm and not worrying when there's no news about an event.
The test results haven't come in yet, but let's say no news is good news and relax.
Pro Tip 1/3Positive Assumption
This phrase assumes a situation is fine when there's no update, which could relieve anxiety.
Since the weather hasn't worsened, no news is good news for the sailors at sea.
Pro Tip 2/3Uncertainty Management
It helps people stay hopeful during times of uncertainty when there's no new information.
We haven't heard from the rescue team yet, but we're holding on to 'no news is good news.'
Pro Tip 3/3Calm Reassurance
The phrase suggests staying calm and not worrying when there's no news about an event.
The test results haven't come in yet, but let's say no news is good news and relax.
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