🤐 Kiss and Tell: To Kiss Discretion Goodbye 💋§
kiss and tell, to - To betray an intimate secret. The term originates from Restoration England—“And if he needs must kiss and tell, I’ll kick him headlong into Hell,” said Charles Cotton in 1675. From William Congreve and Robert Burns to George Bernard Shaw (Misalliance, 1910), numerous writers have warned against such ignoble (or shameless) behavior.
Synonyms:§
- Spill the beans
- Tattle
- Rat (on someone)
- Air dirty laundry
- Blab
Antonyms:§
- Keep mum
- Seal one’s lips
- Guard a secret
- Be tight-lipped
Humor-filled Quotes:§
- “Gossip, unlike river water, always flows upward.” — Portuguese Proverb
- “If you can’t say something nice, come sit next to me.” — Alice Roosevelt Longworth
- “Loose lips might sink ships, but they might also lead to book deals.” — Anonymous
Proverbs and Related Expressions:§
- “Curiosity killed the cat.” 🐱
- “Loose lips sink ships.” ⚓
- “A secret between two is God’s secret; a secret between three is all men’s.” 😶
- “Never trust a mute swan to keep a secret.” — Fictional Wisdom 🦢
Recommended Literature and Culture:§
- Books: “Gossip Girl” by Cecily von Ziegesar
- Movies: “Gossip” (2000), starring James Marsden and Kate Hudson
- Songs: “Secret” by Madonna
- Poetry: “The Gossips” by Madison Julius Cawein
- TV Shows: “Pretty Little Liars”
Farewell Thought 💭§
Remember, the world is not a confidential memo; it’s more of an open book with countless ears. Use your words wisely, for once a secret is set afloat, there’s no calling it back to shore.
Keep sharing the good tales and hold tight the intimate whispers.
Until next time, keep those lips locked! 🤐💋
– P. G. Chaucerword