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Definition |
maintaining silence about a particular
matter |
Examples |
1) I'm sworn to secrecy. My lips are sealed.
2) Trust me, my lips are sealed. I won't breathe a word of this
to anyone. |
Etymology |
The term originated in the Middle Ages when
people would literally seal their lips with wax to prevent themselves
from speaking. |
Synonyms |
mum's the word, no comment |
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