besser stumm als dumm in German

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  "etymology_text": "Literally, \"better silent than dumb\".",
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        "In certain situations, it is smarter to not express one's opinions, lest one appear idiotic"
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      "ipa": "[ˈbɛsɐ ˈʃtʊm als ˈdʊm]"
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{
  "etymology_text": "Literally, \"better silent than dumb\".",
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      ],
      "glosses": [
        "In certain situations, it is smarter to not express one's opinions, lest one appear idiotic"
      ]
    }
  ],
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      "ipa": "[ˈbɛsɐ ˈʃtʊm als ˈdʊm]"
    },
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      "audio": "De-besser_stumm_als_dumm.ogg",
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"besser stumm als dumm" meaning in German

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