Is maith scéal gan drochscéal
Word for wordGood is a story without a bad story
What it meansNo news is good news.
Approximate pronunciation guide
iss mah shkayl gon DRUKH-shkayl
Written for English speakers and editorial rather than sourced. It will get you close enough to be understood, and it is not a substitute for a native speaker. Recorded audio is planned; see About.
When to use it For the silence that is better than the phone ringing.
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- DictionaryÓ Dónaill, Foclóir Gaeilge–Béarla (1977)s.v. scéal