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to keep quiet about something I heard Elaine's parents are out of town tonight and she's lonely! I'm gonna go over. Mums the word!
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| 2. | mums the word | ||
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to keep quiet about something; my lips are sealed.
mum means mmmmmm (the sound made when putting your lips together) came from Shakespeare quote: "Seal up your lips and give no words but mum." person 1: "Please don't tell anyone about my affair."
person 2: "Don't worry i won't. Mums the word." |
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