Not breathe a word of it Meaning in English
expression
NAHT BREETH uh WURD uhv IT
NOT BREETH ay WURD ov IT
Definition
This expression means to keep something completely secret and not tell anyone about it.
Usage & Nuances
This is an informal idiom, often used when asking someone not to reveal a secret. It is usually spoken and can be softened with phrases like "Please" or in negative imperatives: "Don't breathe a word of it." The expression is not about actual breathing, but total secrecy.
Spanish: no decir ni una palabra de esto - no contar nadaPortuguese (BR): não contar para ninguém - não dizer nada sobre issoPortuguese (PT): não contar a ninguém - não dizer nada sobre istoChinese (Simplified): 绝口不提Chinese (Traditional): 絕口不提Hindi: इस बारे में कुछ भी न कहनाArabic: لا تذكر أي كلمة عن هذاBengali: এ বিষয়ে একটি কথাও বলবে নাRussian: не сказать об этом ни словаJapanese: このことは一言も言わないVietnamese: không tiết lộ một lời nào về chuyện nàyKorean: 이 일에 대해 한마디도 하지 않다Turkish: bu konuda tek kelime etmemekUrdu: اس بارے میں ایک لفظ بھی نہ کہناIndonesian: tidak membocorkan satu kata pun tentang ini
Example Sentences
Promise you will not breathe a word of it to anyone.
basic
He didn't breathe a word of it to his friends.
basic
She made me swear to not breathe a word of it.
basic
Please don't breathe a word of it; it's supposed to be a surprise.
natural
If Mom hears, I'll know you breathed a word of it!
natural
They trusted me because they knew I wouldn't breathe a word of it.
natural