keep one's lips sealed: meaning & examples

Meanings:

• 1.

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  • To refuse to disclose information or to maintain confidentiality by not speaking about a matter.

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  • Jessica promised to keep her lips sealed about the surprise party until the big day.

    Jessica prometió mantener sus labios cerrados sobre la fiesta sorpresa hasta el gran día.

  • He was known to keep his lips sealed, never betraying a confidence no matter the situation.

    Era conocido por guardar silencio, nunca traicionando una confianza sin importar la situación.

  • If you keep your lips sealed, the secret won't get out and everyone will be surprised.

    Si mantienes el secreto, nadie se enterará y todos se sorprenderán.

• 2.

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  • To remain silent deliberately, refraining from comment or response.

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  • When asked about the incident, the politician kept his lips sealed and refused to comment.

    Cuando le preguntaron sobre el incidente, el político mantuvo el silencio y se negó a comentar.

  • She kept her lips sealed during the entire meeting, choosing not to engage in the arguments.

    Ella permaneció en silencio durante toda la reunión, eligiendo no involucrarse en los argumentos.

  • I told him to keep his lips sealed until we had all the facts straight.

    Le dije que mantuviera el silencio hasta que tuviéramos todos los hechos claros.