English / idiom
keep your mouth shut
MEANING IN ENGLISH
To remain silent and avoid revealing secrets or making unnecessary remarks
In context
01
If you want the milestone surprise party to succeed, keep your mouth shut until Saturday.
02
He knew about the festival awards beforehand, but he wisely kept his mouth shut.
Synonyms
stay silent,hold one's tongue,button one's lip
Antonyms
blab,speak out,reveal all
Collocations
tell someone to keep their mouth shut,advise to keep mouth shut