Asked in: SSC CPO 2025 T-1
better left unsaid in SSC previous-year questions
- SSC CPO 2025 T-1 Idioms & Phrases
Benita: I had such a terrible fight with Samira last night. I can't believe what I said.
Richard: I don't need to hear all about it. Some things are better left unsaid.
What does Richard mean when he says, "Some things are better left unsaid"?Answer & explanation
Answer: A) Some things should remain private and not be spoken about.
Correct Answer: Option 1 — Some things should remain private and not be spoken about.
The expression 'better left unsaid' means that it would be wiser not to say or repeat something — some words or information are best kept private to avoid further harm or awkwardness.
Richard is indicating that what Benita said during the fight need not be repeated or discussed further.
Why others are wrong:
Option 2: 'Everything should always be openly discussed' — the opposite of the idiom's meaning.
Option 3: Suggests speaking always worsens things — too extreme and not what the idiom implies.
Option 4: About forgetting — the idiom is about not speaking, not about forgetting.
better left unsaid – questions
Has better left unsaid been asked in SSC exams?
Yes – better left unsaid has been asked in SSC exams: SSC CPO 2025 T-1.