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

Idiom: keep quiet about something

Meaning

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