No News is Good News In english explanation

The meaning, explanation, definition and origin of the idiom/phrase "No News is Good News", English Idiom Dictionary ( also found in Vietnamese )

author Evelyn Nguyen calendar 2020-12-18 11:12

Meaning of No News is Good News

No News is Good News positive

This idiom means if you haven't received information about something or someone, it means nothing bad has happened.

I haven't heard whether I have got the job but I think no news is good news.

"I have heard nothing from him all week." - "Calm down, no news is good news!"

I'm waiting for the result, but I believe no news is good news.

Mary assured me that no news is good news.

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Grammar and Usage of No News is Good News

Origin of No News is Good News

King James I
(Source: Internet)

This idiom originated from King James I, who wrote in 1616: "No newis is bettir than evill newis"

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