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Better keep quiet about it Meaning in English

expression

ˈbɛtɝ/ /ˈkip/ /ˈkwaɪət/ /əˈbaʊt/ /ˈɪt/, /ɪt
BET-er KEEP KWAI-uht uh-BOWT IT
bˈɛtɐ/ /kˈiːp/ /kwˈaɪət/ /ɐbˈaʊt/ /ˈɪt
BET-uh KEEP KWAI-uht uh-BOWT IT

释义

This expression means it is wiser or safer not to talk about something, often to avoid trouble or problems.

用法与细微差别

Commonly used in informal or semi-formal conversation. Implies withholding information to avoid negative outcomes. Sometimes softened as 'maybe we should keep quiet about it'. Not usually used in very formal writing.

例句

You better keep quiet about it if you don't want problems.

basic

It's a secret, so you'd better keep quiet about it.

basic

Mark said we better keep quiet about it at school.

basic

Honestly, I think you'd better keep quiet about it until things calm down.

natural

They told me it's better keep quiet about it if I want to stay out of trouble.

natural

Trust me, you'd better keep quiet about it—this isn't something people forget.

natural