el que no chilla no mama

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Spanish

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Etymology

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Literally, he who doesn't cry, doesn't suckle (suck milk).

Proverb

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el que no chilla no mama

  1. (colloquial) someone who does not express their needs or desires may not obtain them; a closed mouth doesn't get fed.