Don't tell a soul Meaning in English
expression
DOHNT TEL uh SOHL
DOHNT TEL uh SOHL
Definition
Used to ask someone not to tell anyone else a secret or private information.
Usage & Nuances
Informal and emphatic; often used when sharing secrets or personal news. Can be followed by 'promise,' as in 'Don't tell a soul, promise?' Only used for people (not animals or things).
Spanish: no se lo cuentes a nadiePortuguese (BR): não conte para ninguémPortuguese (PT): não contes a ninguémChinese (Simplified): 千万别告诉任何人Chinese (Traditional): 千萬別告訴任何人Hindi: किसी से मत कहनाArabic: لا تخبر أحداًBengali: একদম কাউকে বলো নাRussian: ни душе не говориJapanese: 絶対に誰にも言わないでVietnamese: đừng nói với ai nhéKorean: 절대 아무한테도 말하지 마Turkish: kimseye söylemeUrdu: کسی کو مت بتاناIndonesian: jangan bilang siapa-siapa
Example Sentences
This is a secret. Don't tell a soul.
basic
I trust you to don't tell a soul.
basic
Please, whatever you do, don't tell a soul about this.
basic
Emma told me the news, but she said, 'Don't tell a soul.'
natural
You can trust Max—when you say 'don't tell a soul,' he really keeps quiet.
natural
Seriously, don't tell a soul—if my parents find out, I'll be in big trouble.
natural