口を噤む
Reading: くちをつぐむ
Meaning: to keep one's mouth shut, to remain silent
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Example Sentence
I keep my mouth shut to protect the secret.
Usage Notes
An idiom meaning to refuse to speak or reveal information. Often used when someone knows a secret but chooses not to tell it.
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