Not breathe a word Meaning in English
expression
NAHT BREETH uh WURD
NOT BREETH uh WURD
释义
To keep something completely secret by not telling anyone about it.
用法与细微差别
This is an informal and idiomatic way to emphasize secrecy. Often used after sharing confidential information: 'Promise me you won't breathe a word.' Can apply to both spoken and written contexts.
Spanish: no decir ni una palabra - no contar nadaPortuguese (BR): não contar nada - não dizer uma palavraPortuguese (PT): não dizer uma palavra - não contar nadaChinese (Simplified): 绝口不提 - 一字不漏Chinese (Traditional): 絕口不提 - 一字不漏Hindi: एक शब्द भी न कहना - कुछ भी न कहनाArabic: لا تفشي كلمة - لا تخبر أحداًBengali: একটি শব্দও না বলা - মুখে ফোটানো না (গোপন রাখার অর্থে)Russian: не выдать ни слова - не пророни́ть ни слова (о секрете)Japanese: 一言も漏らさない - 口外しないVietnamese: không hé lộ một lời - không nói một lời nàoKorean: 한 마디도 입 밖에 내지 않다 - 아무 말도 하지 않다 (비밀로 유지하다)Turkish: tek kelime etmemek - ağzından tek laf çıkarmamakUrdu: کسی سے ایک لفظ بھی نہ کہناIndonesian: tidak membocorkan sepatah kata pun - tidak bilang siapa-siapa
例句
Please not breathe a word about my surprise party.
basic
She promised to not breathe a word to anyone.
basic
Don't breathe a word of this secret at school.
basic
If my parents find out, I’ll know you breathed a word.
natural
You can trust me; I won’t breathe a word to anyone.
natural
We all agreed to not breathe a word about what happened that night.
natural