Won't breathe a word Meaning in English
expression
WOHNT BREETH uh WURD
WOHNT BREETH uh WUHD
Definition
This expression means to promise not to tell anyone something; to keep a secret completely.
Usage & Nuances
Informal. Used to reassure someone that a secret will be kept. Common in spoken English. Can refer to any type of confidential information, not just big secrets. Do not use for accidentally not mentioning something.
Spanish: no dirá ni una palabra - no contará nadaPortuguese (BR): não vai contar nada - não vai dizer uma palavraPortuguese (PT): não vai dizer uma palavra - não vai contar nadaChinese (Simplified): 绝不会说出去 - 保守秘密Chinese (Traditional): 絕對不會透露 - 絕不會說出去Hindi: एक शब्द भी नहीं बताएगा - कुछ भी नहीं बताएगाArabic: لن يبوح بكلمة - لن يخبر أحدًاBengali: এক কথাও বলব নাRussian: ни слова не скажуJapanese: 一言も言わないVietnamese: không tiết lộ một lời nàoKorean: 한 마디도 안 할게Turkish: tek kelime etmeyeceğimUrdu: ایک لفظ بھی نہیں کہوں گاIndonesian: tidak akan membocorkan satu kata pun
Example Sentences
Don't worry, I won't breathe a word about your surprise party.
basic
She promised she won't breathe a word to anyone.
basic
If you tell me, I won't breathe a word.
basic
Seriously, you have my word—I won't breathe a word to anyone.
natural
You can trust me; I won't breathe a word even if they ask.
natural
He looked me in the eye and said he won't breathe a word—I believe him.
natural