- 只字不提 zhīzìbùtí not say a single wordnot say a single word about something; to not mention a single syllable
- 绝口不提 juékǒubùtí to avoid all mention ofto keep silent about something; to refuse to say a single word about a matter
- 一字不提 yīzìbùtí to not breathe a single wordto not mention a single word about something; to keep completely silent about a matter
- 不提也罢 bùtíyěbà best not to mention itUsed to suggest dropping a subject or stopping further talk about something, often because it is frustrating or disappointing; "let's not talk about it".
- 好汉不提当年勇 hǎohànbùtídāngniányǒng a hero does not boast of his past gloriesA person of character does not dwell on or brag about their former achievements.
