not tell a soul
don't tell a soul
Don't reveal this information to anyone else. Greg got the promotion, but don't tell a soul—the boss will officially announce it later today.
See also: soul, tell
not tell a soul
To not reveal some confidential information to a single other person. Often spoken as a command or a promise. I heard Greg is getting fired, but don't tell a soul—I don't think even he knows yet. I'm so sorry, I didn't mean to pry! I won't tell a soul!
See also: not, soul, tell
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
Don't tell a soul.
Please do not tell anyone this gossip. Bill: Is your brother getting married? Sally: Yes, but don't tell a soul. It's a secret. Mary: Can you keep a secret? John: Sure. Mary: Don't tell a soul, but Tom is in jail.
See also: soul, tell
not tell a (living) soul
not to reveal something to anyone. Your secret is safe with me. I won't tell a living soul. Promise you won't tell a soul, but I'm engaged.
See also: not, soul, tell
McGraw-Hill Dictionary of American Idioms and Phrasal Verbs.
- (I) won't tell a soul
- don't give me that line
- don't give me that story
- don't hand me that line
- don't hand me that story
- (someone's) secret is safe with (one)
- don't get me wrong
- don't beat a dead horse
- all in (one's) head