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一言不发 (yī yán bù fā)

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English Meaning (英文释义)

To say nothing; to remain completely silent.

Definition (中文解释)

一句话也不说。

Derivation (典故出处)

明·冯梦龙《喻世明言》卷一三巧儿听说丈夫把她休了,一言不发,啼哭起来。”

Example (造句示例)

During the entire meeting, he sat there, uttering not a single word, remaining completely silent.