keep quiet
To refrain from talking about something; to keep a secret.
Meaning adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
“Please keep quiet about the party tomorrow.”
“She asked her brother to keep quiet about the surprise gift until their mother's birthday.”
“Despite the reporters' persistent questions, the diplomat managed to keep quiet about the sensitive negotiations until the official announcement was made.”
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cobbler, keep to your last
One should not criticise matters outside one's field of expertise; one should mind one's business.
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earn one's keep
To perform satisfactory physical labor or to provide other worthy services in return for remuneration, lodging, or other benefits; to support oneself financially.
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gift that keeps on giving
Something with continuous (typically positive) consequences.
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have a quiet word
To speak to someone in private.
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keep a civil tongue in one's head
To maintain a polite manner of speaking.
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keep a close watch
to pay careful attention to a situation or a thing, so that you can deal with any changes or problems.
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keep a cool head
To keep one's cool; to stay calm.
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keep a lid on
To keep something secret.
Last updated August 10, 2026