no soltar prenda

1.
All Spanish-speaking regionsneutral
- Literally: not to let go of a garment; literally implies holding on to a piece of clothing or an item.
2.
SpainLatin Americainformalcolloquial
- Figuratively: to refuse to reveal information or to keep silent about a matter; to decline to disclose facts or secrets.
3.
SpainLatin Americainformalcolloquial
- Figuratively (nuanced): to withstand questioning or pressure without divulging information; to maintain silence even when pressured to speak.

Examples:

ES: Acepto que haya que ser discretos y no soltar prenda, pero no estaría bien quedarse con el dinero.
EN: I agree that we must stay low and... and buttoned up. - It wouldn't be right to keep the money.
ES: No creo que tengas lo que hay que tener para no soltar prenda.
EN: And I don't think you have what it takes to keep your mouth shut.
EN: AndI don'tthinkyou have what it takes to keep your mouth shut.

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