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keep quiet

idiom
Meaning

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


Examples
SIMPLE

Please keep quiet about the party tomorrow.

CONTEXTUAL

She asked her brother to keep quiet about the surprise gift until their mother's birthday.

COMPLEX

Despite the reporters' persistent questions, the diplomat managed to keep quiet about the sensitive negotiations until the official announcement was made.

Anchors to
Related idioms8entries
  1. 01

    cobbler, keep to your last

    One should not criticise matters outside one's field of expertise; one should mind one's business.

  2. 02

    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.

  3. 03

    have a quiet word

    To speak to someone in private.

  4. 04

    keep a civil tongue in one's head

    To maintain a polite manner of speaking.

  5. 05

    keep a close watch

    to pay careful attention to a situation or a thing, so that you can deal with any changes or problems.

  6. 06

    keep a cool head

    To keep one's cool; to stay calm.

  7. 07

    keep a lid on

    To keep something secret.

  8. 08

    keep a low profile

    To be discreet and quiet.

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