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Keep One's Mouth Shut (Verb)

Meaning

Refrain from divulging sensitive information; keep quiet about confidential information; "Don't tell him any secrets--he cannot keep his mouth shut!".

Classification

Verbs of telling, asking, ordering, singing.

Examples

  • The whistleblower couldn't keep her mouth shut and decided to go public with her findings.
  • If you want to know a secret you have to promise to keep your mouth shut about it to everyone.
  • It was hard for him to keep his mouth shut when his sister revealed she was getting a divorce.
  • The government employee's job required her to keep her mouth shut about top-secret missions at all costs.
  • She had always struggled to keep her mouth shut during important business meetings, often blurting out sensitive information.

Synonyms

  • Shut One's Mouth
  • Keep Quiet
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