Not tell a soul Meaning in English
expression
NAHT TEL AY uh SOHL
NOT TEL AY suhl
Definition
To promise not to tell anyone about something; to keep something completely secret.
Usage & Nuances
This is an informal, emphatic way to promise secrecy. Often used with secrets, confessions, or surprises. Can also be phrased as 'don't tell a soul.' Avoid in formal, legal, or technical contexts.
Spanish: no contárselo a nadie - no decirle a nadiePortuguese (BR): não contar para ninguém - não dizer a ninguémPortuguese (PT): não contar a ninguém - não dizer a ninguémChinese (Simplified): 绝不告诉任何人 - 一个人都不说Chinese (Traditional): 絕不告訴任何人 - 一個人都不說Hindi: किसी को भी मत बतानाArabic: لا تُخبر أحدًا - لا تقل لأحدBengali: কাউকে কিছু না বলাRussian: никому не рассказывать - никому не говоритьJapanese: 誰にも言わないVietnamese: không nói với ai - giữ bí mật tuyệt đốiKorean: 아무에게도 말하지 않다Turkish: kimseye söylememekUrdu: کسی سے ایک لفظ بھی نہ کہناIndonesian: tidak memberi tahu siapa pun
Example Sentences
I promise, I will not tell a soul about your secret.
basic
She asked me to not tell a soul what happened.
basic
Please don't tell a soul about this surprise party.
basic
You can trust me, I won't tell a soul.
natural
Don't worry, your secret is safe with me—I won't tell a soul.
natural
Seriously, I won't tell a soul, not even my best friend.
natural