mum's the word

A request or pledge to keep something a secret. Now, I don't want anyone to know that I'm pregnant yet, so mum's the word. Your secret is safe with me. Mum's the word.

See also: word

Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.

Mum's the word.

Fig. a pledge not to reveal a secret or to tell about something or someone. "Mum's the word," said Jane to ease Mary's mind about her secret.

See also: word

McGraw-Hill Dictionary of American Idioms and Phrasal Verbs.

mum's the word

Say nothing about this, it's a secret, as in Mum's the word on tonight's surprise party. This expression dates from about 1700, but mum, meaning "silence," is much older. In 2 Henry VI (1:2) Shakespeare wrote, "Seal up your lips, and give no words but mum."

See also: word

The American Heritage® Dictionary of Idioms by Christine Ammer.

mum's the word

say nothing; don't reveal a secret. informal

In both of these idioms, mum stands for an inarticulate sound made with pursed lips indicating either unwillingness or inability to speak.

1991 Atlantic City Mum's the word on who will play the major figures in this tale of woe.

See also: word

Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary

ˌmum’s the ˈword!

(informal) used for telling somebody to keep a secret or for telling somebody that you will keep a secret: ‘Nobody must mention this project outside the office. I hope that’s clear.’ ‘We understand, John. Mum’s the word!’

These two idioms refer to the sound you make when your mouth is closed.

Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary

mum's the word

Say nothing of the secret you know: Mum's the word on the surprise party.

See also: word

American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fifth Edition.

mum's the word

Keep it a secret. This seemingly modern slang phrase was used by Shakespeare—“Seal up your lips, and give no words but—mum” (HenryVI, Part 2, 1.2)—as well as numerous earlier writers. The word mum has meant silent since about 1350 and comes from the imitative sound made when one’s lips are closed (a kind of hum). The actual locution “Mum’s the word” appears in print over and over from about 1700.

See also: word

The Dictionary of Clichés by Christine Ammer

See also:

mum's the word!
not breathe a word
not breathe a word (of something)
won't breathe a word
make a secret of
make a secret of (something)
the cat is out of the bag
in secret
mifky-pifky
pifky

References in periodicals archive

Mum's The Word, King's Theatre, Edinburgh, 0131 529 6000, 6pm & 8.30pm, pounds 11-pounds 18.

THEATRE & DANCE

Mum's the word A night's B&B starts at pounds 125.

Wish you were.. HERE? Mother's Day treats

Bernie Nolan who stars in Mum's the Word at the Belgrade Theatre.

Mummy stories to keep you smiling; Theatre Review

Sister Maureen is also in Mum's the Word and they have both been sharing digs up and down the country.

Mothering role fits the bill for Bernie; Theatre

Mum's The Word is a production that hangs the dirty nappy laundry of maternity out to dry and brings both the laughter and tears of motherhood to the stage.

They all lived nappily ever after..

Mum's the Word is performed by women and for women .

THEATRE REVIEW Mum's the Word/ Liverpool Empire

Mum's the Word was written by six Canadian actresses who claim motherhood reduced them to a state of exhaustion.

I won't let my girls watch me in Taggart

Mum's the word CC is aiming to reach a younger audience with its new high summer campaign.

StyleFile

Mum's the word The Pear Tree at Purton has a traditional three-course roast lunch on Mothering Sunday for pounds 19.50 per person.

Wish you were.. HERE?

Entitled Mum's the Word, it follows the true-life story of one woman, her midwives, health visitor and family as they support her through her baby's birth and beyond into motherhood.

DVD is aimed at new mums; In association with the NHS North East

It is one reason why she accepted a role in Mum's the Word, the hit show about motherhood which opened at the Liverpool Empire last night.

Show that struck a chord with mother Bernie

MUM'S the word for dads-to-be Shakeel Goulthorp and Liam Moynihan as they prepare for their first experiences of fatherhood to be shown on national television.

SPECIAL DELIVERY; TV show follows first-time dads on the [eth]best journey of their lives'

SINGER-turned-actress Lorraine McIntosh is looking forward to making her stage debut in Mum's the Word.

First baby left me in shock for years

MUM'S THE WORD J A radiant Carole Middleton shows off baby Kate shortly after the youngster's birth in January 1982

Catherine Elizabeth; Kate was parents' little princess - now one day she'll be queen

MUM'S THE WORD: Fourteen midwives at Liverpool Women's Hospital are pregnant at the same time

Pregnant midwives know they'll be in safe hands

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释义	mum's the word mum's the word A request or pledge to keep something a secret. Now, I don't want anyone to know that I'm pregnant yet, so mum's the word. Your secret is safe with me. Mum's the word. See also: word Farlex Dictionary of Idioms. Mum's the word. Fig. a pledge not to reveal a secret or to tell about something or someone. "Mum's the word," said Jane to ease Mary's mind about her secret. See also: word McGraw-Hill Dictionary of American Idioms and Phrasal Verbs. mum's the word Say nothing about this, it's a secret, as in Mum's the word on tonight's surprise party. This expression dates from about 1700, but mum, meaning "silence," is much older. In 2 Henry VI (1:2) Shakespeare wrote, "Seal up your lips, and give no words but mum." See also: word The American Heritage® Dictionary of Idioms by Christine Ammer. mum's the word say nothing; don't reveal a secret. informal In both of these idioms, mum stands for an inarticulate sound made with pursed lips indicating either unwillingness or inability to speak. 1991 Atlantic City Mum's the word on who will play the major figures in this tale of woe. See also: word Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary ˌmum’s the ˈword! (informal) used for telling somebody to keep a secret or for telling somebody that you will keep a secret: ‘Nobody must mention this project outside the office. I hope that’s clear.’ ‘We understand, John. Mum’s the word!’ These two idioms refer to the sound you make when your mouth is closed. Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary mum's the word Say nothing of the secret you know: Mum's the word on the surprise party. See also: word American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fifth Edition. mum's the word Keep it a secret. This seemingly modern slang phrase was used by Shakespeare—“Seal up your lips, and give no words but—mum” (HenryVI, Part 2, 1.2)—as well as numerous earlier writers. The word mum has meant silent since about 1350 and comes from the imitative sound made when one’s lips are closed (a kind of hum). The actual locution “Mum’s the word” appears in print over and over from about 1700. See also: word The Dictionary of Clichés by Christine Ammer See also: mum's the word! not breathe a word not breathe a word (of something) won't breathe a word make a secret of make a secret of (something) the cat is out of the bag in secret mifky-pifky pifky References in periodicals archive Mum's The Word, King's Theatre, Edinburgh, 0131 529 6000, 6pm & 8.30pm, pounds 11-pounds 18. THEATRE & DANCE Mum's the word A night's B&B starts at pounds 125. Wish you were.. HERE? Mother's Day treats Bernie Nolan who stars in Mum's the Word at the Belgrade Theatre. Mummy stories to keep you smiling; Theatre Review Sister Maureen is also in Mum's the Word and they have both been sharing digs up and down the country. Mothering role fits the bill for Bernie; Theatre Mum's The Word is a production that hangs the dirty nappy laundry of maternity out to dry and brings both the laughter and tears of motherhood to the stage. They all lived nappily ever after.. Mum's the Word is performed by women and for women . THEATRE REVIEW Mum's the Word/ Liverpool Empire Mum's the Word was written by six Canadian actresses who claim motherhood reduced them to a state of exhaustion. I won't let my girls watch me in Taggart Mum's the word CC is aiming to reach a younger audience with its new high summer campaign. StyleFile Mum's the word The Pear Tree at Purton has a traditional three-course roast lunch on Mothering Sunday for pounds 19.50 per person. Wish you were.. HERE? Entitled Mum's the Word, it follows the true-life story of one woman, her midwives, health visitor and family as they support her through her baby's birth and beyond into motherhood. DVD is aimed at new mums; In association with the NHS North East It is one reason why she accepted a role in Mum's the Word, the hit show about motherhood which opened at the Liverpool Empire last night. Show that struck a chord with mother Bernie MUM'S the word for dads-to-be Shakeel Goulthorp and Liam Moynihan as they prepare for their first experiences of fatherhood to be shown on national television. SPECIAL DELIVERY; TV show follows first-time dads on the [eth]best journey of their lives' SINGER-turned-actress Lorraine McIntosh is looking forward to making her stage debut in Mum's the Word. First baby left me in shock for years MUM'S THE WORD J A radiant Carole Middleton shows off baby Kate shortly after the youngster's birth in January 1982 Catherine Elizabeth; Kate was parents' little princess - now one day she'll be queen MUM'S THE WORD: Fourteen midwives at Liverpool Women's Hospital are pregnant at the same time Pregnant midwives know they'll be in safe hands
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