English Explanatory Dictionary

keep one's mouth shut

English dictionary entry

Meanings

verb
  1. To keep a secret; to refrain from speaking indiscreetly or carelessly; broadly, to refrain from speaking altogether.

Pronunciation

En-au-keep one's mouth shut.ogg

Word forms

keep one's mouth shut keeps one's mouth shut keeping one's mouth shut kept one's mouth shut

Synonyms

keep one's lips sealed keep one's own counsel STFU STFD clam up zip it keep it in the family

Related words

code of silence blue code of silence omertà wall of silence blue wall of silence
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