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keep one's mouth shut

Be quiet; don't reveal confidential information. For example, The teachers told us to keep our mouths shut during the entire presentation, or You can't tell Carol anything; she's incapable of keeping her mouth shut. Also see hold one's tongue.

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Nearby words

  1. keep one's eyes open,
  2. keep one's fingers crossed,
  3. keep one's hand in,
  4. keep one's hands off,
  5. keep one's head,
  6. keep one's nose clean,
  7. keep one's nose to the grindstone,
  8. keep one's own counsel,
  9. keep one's powder dry,
  10. keep one's shirt on
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