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
And mum’s the word: I mustn’t rouse her ...
From Krindlesyke by Gibson, Wilfrid Wilson
Do you twig?” whispered Tom; “but, mum’s the word, here we are in the lion’s den!”
From Afloat at Last A Sailor Boy's Log of his Life at Sea by Overend, William Heysham
