my lips are sealed
/maɪ ˌlɪps ə ˈsiːld/INFORMAL · B2
Meaning
said when you promise not to tell anyone
Examples
- 1Don't worry about the surprise party; my lips are sealed.
- 2I know who's getting the award, but my lips are sealed until Friday.
- 3Your news is safe with me, Priya; my lips are sealed.
- 4Ask me anything else, but about Ben's new girlfriend, my lips are sealed.
- 5You can tell me who broke it; my lips are sealed, I promise.
Grammar
A fixed reply: nothing changes. It usually stands alone or after a short phrase such as don't worry.
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