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
Davis calls spots mums, "because when people ask what I was using, I'd always say, �Mums � mum's the word.'"
From Time Magazine Archive
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 Kimball, Alonzo
You're not in it, you know; I flash no paper and mum's the word.
From The Lash by Lyman, Olin L.
