Meaning Of The Word Conspiracy of silence

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Conspiracy of silence Meaning

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conspiracy of silence
phrase: If there is a conspiracy of silence about something, people who know about it have agreed that they will not talk publicly about it, although it would probably be a good thing if people in general knew about it.

conspiracy of silence in American English
noun: a usually secret or unstated agreement to remain silent among those who know something whose disclosure might be damaging, harmful, or against their own best interest or that of their associates

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