mum's the word
Example Sentences
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While mum’s the word for now, Mosher hopes to soon announce good news on the horizon for fans of the restaurant.
From Seattle Times ● Nov. 25, 2023
The short answer: For now, mum’s the word.
From Washington Times ● Feb. 5, 2019
"Well, mum's the word about the money," warned Ted.
From Ted Strong's Motor Car by Edward C. Taylor
I could have kept that a secret had it not have been you are to go to-morrow morning" "Oh, rest easy," said the cheerful soldier, "mum's the word.
From Kincaid's Battery by Alonzo Kimball
Lurk o'er the green-sword; Mum let us be:— Lurk, and mum's the word, For you and me!
From The Battle of Hexham; or, Days of Old; a play in three acts by George Colman
