someone's lips are sealed

(one's) lips are sealed

One will not tell anyone; one will keep this a secret. Most often used in the expression "my lips are sealed." A: "Please don't tell anyone about this, I'm so embarrassed." B: "My lips are sealed." I told him not to say anything, and he said his lips are sealed, so hopefully he'll be able to keep a secret this time. Don't worry, I won't tell anyone you're planning to resign. My lips are sealed.

See also: lip, seal

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someone's lips are sealed

a person is obliged to keep a secret.

See also: lip, seal

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