a closed mouth catches no flies

Questions

What does a closed mouth catches no flies mean?

It's best not to talk too much.

Where does a closed mouth catches no flies come from?

Unknown. Equivalent expressions are found in several languages, so it is difficult to tell if it originated in English or a different language.

How to pronounce a closed mouth catches no flies

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