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've got some prodigious operations on foot; but I'm keeping quiet; mum's the word; your old hand don't go around pow-wowing and letting everybody see his k'yards and find out his little game.
From The Gilded Age, Part 1. by Warner, Charles Dudley
"As to Cornwall," said Grimes, in a confidential whisper, "between you and me, Mrs. Harper, mum's the word."
From Agatha's Husband A Novel by Crane, Walter
