Not breathe a word Meaning in English
expression
NAHT BREETH uh WURD
NOT BREETH uh WURD
Definition
To keep something completely secret by not telling anyone about it.
Usage & Nuances
This is an informal and idiomatic way to emphasize secrecy. Often used after sharing confidential information: 'Promise me you won't breathe a word.' Can apply to both spoken and written contexts.
Spanish: no decir ni una palabra - no contar nadaPortuguese (BR): não contar nada - não dizer uma palavraPortuguese (PT): não dizer uma palavra - não contar nadaChinese (Simplified): 绝口不提 - 一字不漏Chinese (Traditional): 絕口不提 - 一字不漏Hindi: एक शब्द भी न कहना - कुछ भी न कहनाArabic: لا تفشي كلمة - لا تخبر أحداًBengali: একটি শব্দও না বলা - মুখে ফোটানো না (গোপন রাখার অর্থে)Russian: не выдать ни слова - не пророни́ть ни слова (о секрете)Japanese: 一言も漏らさない - 口外しないVietnamese: không hé lộ một lời - không nói một lời nàoKorean: 한 마디도 입 밖에 내지 않다 - 아무 말도 하지 않다 (비밀로 유지하다)Turkish: tek kelime etmemek - ağzından tek laf çıkarmamakUrdu: کسی سے ایک لفظ بھی نہ کہناIndonesian: tidak membocorkan sepatah kata pun - tidak bilang siapa-siapa
Example Sentences
Please not breathe a word about my surprise party.
basic
She promised to not breathe a word to anyone.
basic
Don't breathe a word of this secret at school.
basic
If my parents find out, I’ll know you breathed a word.
natural
You can trust me; I won’t breathe a word to anyone.
natural
We all agreed to not breathe a word about what happened that night.
natural