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Mum's the word

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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.

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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.

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Her father'sh in difficultiesh, and mum's the word, my dear. A Rogue's Life by Collins, Wilkie View in context More results

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