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The less/least said the better

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Sensitive Topics

Use it when discussing sensitive subjects that might upset people or start disputes.

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Regarding the company's layoffs, the less said, the better.
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Avoid Detail

Suggests that providing more detail might cause unnecessary complications or embarrassment.

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When asked about the divorce, she remarked, the less said, the better.
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Conveys Disapproval

Implies disapproval or dissatisfaction with a situation without giving blunt criticism.

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His response to the scandal? The least said, the better.
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