not open mouth

not open (one's) mouth

To be completely silent; to remain discreet (about something); to not tell anyone (about something). All the while our teacher was shouting at us, we didn't open our mouths. Don't open your mouth about this! I would die of embarrassment if anyone were to find out.

not open one's mouth

and not utter a word

Fig. not to say anything at all; not to tell something (to anyone). Don't worry, I'll keep your secret. I won't even open my mouth. Have no fear. I won't utter a word.

See also: mouth, not, open

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Not Only Structured Query Language
Not Only Stupid, But Expensive
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Not Open
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