Tight lips Meaning in English

expression

US

ˈtaɪt/ /ˈɫɪps

TYT-lips

UK

tˈaɪt/ /lˈɪps

TYT-lips

Definição

To keep information secret and not reveal anything; also describes someone who is refusing to speak or share details.

Uso & Nuances

Used informally to suggest secrecy or stubborn silence. Often appears as 'keep tight lips' or 'have tight lips.' Similar to 'keep your mouth shut' but less harsh. Can describe facial expression, but usually refers to not sharing information.

• Spanish: boca cerrada - labios apretados (no hablar)
• Portuguese (BR): boca fechada - lábios cerrados (não falar)
• Portuguese (PT): boca fechada - lábios cerrados (não falar)
• Chinese (Simplified): 闭嘴 - 守口如瓶
• Chinese (Traditional): 閉嘴 - 守口如瓶
• Hindi: कसे हुए होंठ - चुप रहना
• Arabic: شفاه مغلقة - الكتمان
• Bengali: ঠোঁট সিল করা - মুখে কুলুপ আঁটা
• Russian: держать язык за зубами - молчать
• Japanese: 口が堅い - 無口な
• Vietnamese: kín miệng - giữ kín bí mật
• Korean: 입이 무겁다 - 말이 없다
• Turkish: ağzı sıkı - sır saklayan
• Urdu: لبوں پر مہر - خاموش رہنا
• Indonesian: mulut rapat - tutup mulut

Frases de Exemplo

She kept tight lips about the surprise party.

basic

With tight lips, he refused to answer any questions.

basic

The team maintained tight lips about their new project.

basic

You can trust her; she has tight lips when it comes to secrets.

natural

Everyone had tight lips, so it was impossible to find out what happened.

natural

He just gave me that tight lips look and shook his head.

natural