be tight-lipped

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be tight-lipped

1. to have an angry expression Dad was harassed and tight-lipped and I thought he was going to lose his temper.

2. to not give any information about something (usually + about ) Army spokesmen are tight-lipped about planned operations.

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While Bavasi prefers to be tight-lipped, there is no denying the club is thrilled with Glaus' development. BOUND FOR ANAHEIM?; GLAUS ROLLING, COULD END UP IN MAJORS SOON by Daily News (Los Angeles, CA) More results

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