Meaning of 'Mum's the word'
What does the saying 'Mum's the word' mean?
Idiom: Mum's the word
Meaning:
When people use this idiom, they mean that you should keep quiet about something and not tell other people.
Country: International English |
Subject Area: General |
Usage Type: Both or All Words Used
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