dead men tell no tales

• dead men can tell no tales

• IPA^(key): /dɛd mɛn tɛl nəʊ teɪlz/

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dead men tell no tales

1. A dead person can no longer reveal information, especially information which others wish to keep secret.

• Sometimes used to indicate a motive for murder.

• silent as the grave