# say no more

idiom

Source: https://englishreference.com/idiom/say-no-more
Updated: 2026-08-10

## Meaning

What has already been said conveys all the meaning and information needed to draw a conclusion concerning a matter which it would be imprudent to discuss further.

## Examples

- If you want a secret surprise, say no more.
- I know you want to keep the plan a secret, so say no more.
- When he hinted that the deal required absolute discretion, she nodded and replied, say no more.

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