mum's the word!
11mum's the word — When people use this idiom, they mean that you should keep quiet about something and not tell other people. (Dorking School Dictionary) *** To say mum s the word means that the subject or plan is a secret and must not be revealed. … …
12mum's the word — do not tell anyone, this is on the QT She told us the secret. Then she whispered, Mum s the word …
13mum's the word — say nothing of the secret you know Don t worry mum s the word on the party. I won t tell anybody …
14mum'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 …
15mum's the word — n. silence; nothing will be said on the subject. Shh, mum s the word. Don t say anything to anyone …
16Mum'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 …
17Mum's the word — Meaning Keep quiet say nothing. Origin Mum; not mother but mmmmm , the humming sound made with a closed mouth. Used by Shakespeare in Henry VI, Part 2. Seal up your lips and give no words but mum …
18mum's the word — do not reveal a secret. → mum …
19mum's the word — don t tell, keep it a secret …
20mum's the word — spoken used for telling someone to keep something secret …
