Idiom: keep quiet about something
Meaning
Idiom: keep quiet about something
- to not tell anyone about something
- to keep something secret
Example sentences
— Yes, I knew they were getting divorced months ago but they asked me to keep quiet about it.
— Since this is very personal, promise that you will keep quiet about it.
— I never should've kept quiet about my roommate's eating disorder. She's now in intensive care with heart problems.
— You can trust my assistant to keep quiet about anything. She's also signed a confidentiality agreement just in case.
— I found out accidentally two months ago but I kept quiet about your pregnancy.
— My husband was supposed to keep quiet about my cancer diagnosis but he told everyone.
— I would keep quiet about your medical problems until you've been with your boyfriend for awhile. You need to make sure he will keep the information private.
— Do you really think we can trust your mother to keep quiet about the surprise party?
— I should've kept quiet about my diet because now everyone keeps asking me why I want to lose weight.
— If I tell you a secret can you keep quiet about it?
— Why did you tell my mom I had a boyfriend? You promised to keep quiet about it!
Synonyms
- keep mum
- mums the word
- keep something under wraps
- keep something under your hat
- keep something to yourself
- keep your mouth shut
- not breathe a word
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