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词组 be tight-lipped
释义
Idiom
be tight-lipped
1.
to have an angry expression.
Dad was harassed and tight-lipped and I thought he was going to lose his temper.
2.
to not give any information about something.
Army spokesmen are tight-lipped about planned operations.
(usually + about)

be tight-lipped

1. Literally, to have one's lips pressed together, as in anger. I knew my girlfriend was angry as soon as I saw that she was tight-lipped and glaring at me.
2. To be unwilling to talk openly or share details about someone or something. I still don't know anything about Maria's new boyfriend because she's so tight-lipped about him. Don't worry, we can trust my sister to be tight-lipped—she won't tell anyone about our engagement until we do.
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