keep mum

English

Verb

(idiomatic) To refrain from talking, especially to remain silent about something that may be sensitive or secret.
- British wartime poster
  Be like dad, keep mum.

Synonyms

keep shtum

Translations

to keep silent

Maori: whakahū, whakangūngū

Swedish: hålla mun

See also

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