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Definition

To refrain from talking about something; to keep a secret.

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In Context

  • "Remember it's a surprise party, so keep quiet about it. — Okay. I'll keep it still"
  • "I'm quitting my job by the end of the month, but my boss doesn't know. Please keep it quiet."
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Related Idioms

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put a lid on it

To be quiet; to shut up; to stop talking about something or making noi…

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keep one's lips sealed

To keep quiet; to keep a secret; to not tell.

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hold one's jaw

To refrain from talking, to hold one's tongue, to be quiet.

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zip one's lip

To refrain from or to stop talking; to be quiet; shut up.

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hold one's tongue

To refrain from talking about something.

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keep a lid on

To keep something secret.
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