keep one's mouth shut (Meaning)
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keep one's mouth shut (v)
refrain from divulging sensitive information; keep quiet about confidential information
Synonyms & Antonyms of keep one's mouth shut
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keep one's mouth shut Sentence Examples
- The lawyer kept his mouth shut during the trial, knowing that any statement could be used against him.
- The politician kept his mouth shut about the scandal, hoping it would blow over and she would gain more popularity.
- The doctor kept her mouth shut about the patient's condition, respecting their privacy and confidentiality.
- The teacher kept her mouth shut when she saw students cheating on a test, deciding not to interrupt the process.
- The child kept his mouth shut when he saw a stranger approaching, sensing that something was not right.
- The witness kept her mouth shut about what she saw, fearing retaliation from the criminals she had witnessed.
- The employee kept his mouth shut about the company's illegal activities, not wanting to lose his job.
- The journalist kept her mouth shut about the source of her story, protecting their identity and avoiding any potential legal issues.
- The spy kept his mouth shut about the mission details, knowing that any leak could compromise the operation.
- The traveler kept his mouth shut when he was asked about his destination, not wanting to attract attention to himself.
FAQs About the word keep one's mouth shut
refrain from divulging sensitive information; keep quiet about confidential information
No synonyms found.
No antonyms found.
The lawyer kept his mouth shut during the trial, knowing that any statement could be used against him.
The politician kept his mouth shut about the scandal, hoping it would blow over and she would gain more popularity.
The doctor kept her mouth shut about the patient's condition, respecting their privacy and confidentiality.
The teacher kept her mouth shut when she saw students cheating on a test, deciding not to interrupt the process.
