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Mum's the word |
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Mum's the word. Fig. a pledge not to reveal a secret or to tell about something or someone. "Mum's the word," said Jane to ease Mary's mind about her secret. See also: word Mum's the word. (informal) something that you say which means something should be kept secret I think I'm pregnant, but mum's the word until I know for sure. See also: word mum's the word do not tell anyone I don't want to spoil the surprise for Tim, so please tell everyone that mum's the word. See also: word How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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Her father'sh in difficultiesh, and mum's the word, my dear. |
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