Keep your mouth shut


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keep (one's) mouth shut

To not discuss or mention something. He needs to keep his mouth shut and stop telling our family secrets to everyone in town! A: "It wasn't my fault. Brian said&mdash" B: "Keep your mouth shut, Chad!"
See also: keep, mouth, shut

Keep your mouth shut (about someone or something).

Fig. Do not tell anyone about someone or something. Bob: Are you going to see the doctor? Mary: Yes, but keep your mouth shut about it. Bob: Isn't Tom's uncle in tax trouble? Jane: Yes, but keep your mouth shut about him.
See also: keep, mouth, shut
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Keep your mouth shut in the future or make sure you remember what is going to be done in the Premier League.
Welcome to the Prem Martinez . . now shut it
Considering Simon Cowell is thinking about dumping you, mate, perhaps you should keep your mouth shut.
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They haven't even qualified for Europe, so it really pays to keep your mouth shut when you are on top and let your team do the talking.
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