Who said silence implies consent

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Forgot password? Is there an English idiom for 'your silence implies your consent'? Ask Question. Asked 9 years, 10 months ago. Active 8 years, 11 months ago. Viewed 89k times. I could not come up with any good example; although I could think of a few similar, but not quite the same, including the following: I'll take that as a 'yes' then.

I don't hear any No's. Is there any idiom for your silence implies your consent? Improve this question. Paul Wagland Paul Wagland 1 1 gold badge 6 6 silver badges 10 10 bronze badges. Qui tacet consentit — Daniel. Daniel, if you made an answer out of that, I would vote it up! Per Daniel's comment: The phrase "tacit consent" pretty much covers the intended meaning. Also, "speak now or forever hold your peace," from the standard wedding ceremony is similar. Jocularly, the auctioneer's "going once, going twice Show 10 more comments.

Active Oldest Votes. Unless I hear otherwise, I am going to leave at Improve this answer. JeffSahol JeffSahol Or "unless someone objects" Add a comment. Speak now or forever hold your peace. Plastic Sturgeon Plastic Sturgeon 3 3 silver badges 8 8 bronze badges.

BlueRaja: I doubt the first occurence of Speak now or forever hold Probably adding a "May" or "Please" in front would look better? This is too tied to the wedding ceremony.