No news is good news Meaning in English

expression

US

NOH NYOOZ iz GOOD NYOOZ

UK

noh NYOOZ iz GUUD NYOOZ

Definition

A saying meaning that if you have not received any information about a situation, it probably means that everything is fine.

Usage & Nuances

This is a common proverb, mostly used in informal or neutral situations. Often said to reassure someone who is waiting for information. Not to be used if bad news is expected or communication is urgent.

• Spanish: sin noticias, buenas noticias
• Portuguese (BR): nenhuma notícia é boa notícia
• Portuguese (PT): nenhuma notícia é boa notícia
• Chinese (Simplified): 没有消息就是好消息
• Chinese (Traditional): 沒有消息就是好消息
• Hindi: कोई खबर नहीं, तो अच्छी खबर है
• Arabic: غياب الأخبار أخبار جيدة
• Bengali: কোনও খবর না থাকা মানে ভাল খবর
• Russian: нет новостей — хорошая новость
• Japanese: 便りがないのは良い知らせ
• Vietnamese: không có tin tức gì là tin tốt
• Korean: 소식이 없으면 좋은 소식이다
• Turkish: haber yoksa sorun yok
• Urdu: بے خبری اچھی خبر ہے
• Indonesian: tidak ada kabar itu kabar baik

Example Sentences

My son hasn't called, but no news is good news.

basic

Don't worry if you haven't heard from the doctor. No news is good news.

basic

Sometimes, no news is good news when you wait for an answer.

basic

I'm getting anxious, but I keep telling myself no news is good news.

natural

He hasn't emailed back yet, but you know what they say: no news is good news.

natural

Honestly, in this case, I think no news is good news. Let's hope that's true.

natural