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单词 mum's the word
释义

mum's the word

informal (As a request or warning) say nothing; do not reveal a secret: I know I can rely upon your discretion, mum’s the word...
  • Go out and have some fun, but remember, mum's the word!
  • But the best thing of all about all the hand-outs in this welfare state is that mum's the word, when it comes to explaining to taxpayers why you need their money.
  • The mystery is certainly captivating Washington, while mum's the word at the White House.

Synonyms

say nothing, keep quiet, don't breathe a word, don't tell a soul, don't give the game away, keep it secret, keep it to yourself, keep it under your hat, play dumb;
Scottish play the daft baddie/lassie
informal don't let on, keep shtum, don't let the cat out of the bag
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