🤫 Hush Hush: Keeping Secrets and Other Silent Clichés 🤐
Definition
“He/I will keep this secret” emphasizes one’s pledge to not disclose confidential information. Though the expression’s concept is ancient, it gained modern traction in the early 20th century.
Humor-Filled Quote
“Three may keep a secret, if two of them are dead.” – Benjamin Franklin 😏
Synonyms
- Tight-lipped
- Buttoned-up
- Clammed up
Antonyms
- Blabbermouth
- Open book
- Big mouth
Related Terms and Phrases
- Mum’s the word: Don’t speak; keep silence.
- My lips are sealed: Assurance of confidentially.
- Behind closed doors: Keeping things secretive.
- Cat’s out of the bag: Information that wasn’t intended to be revealed is out.
- In the vault: Treasured and undisclosed information.
Inspirational Proverb
“Speech is silver, silence is golden.” 🏆
Literature and Film References
- Books: “The Secret Keeper” by Kate Morton, delving into hidden pasts.
- Movies: “The Imitation Game” (2014), a gripping narrative on secret keeping during WWII.
- Songs: “Secret” by Madonna, capturing the allure of concealed truths.
- Poetry: “We Wear the Mask” by Paul Laurence Dunbar, a compelling poetic take on hiding one’s true feelings.
### Which historical figure is associated with frequently using the phrase "I will keep this secret" regarding King Edward VIII’s abdication?
- [x] Prime Minister Stanley Baldwin
- [ ] Winston Churchill
- [ ] Neville Chamberlain
- [ ] Franklin D. Roosevelt
> **Explanation:** Stanley Baldwin, the UK Prime Minister, frequently reiterated keeping rumours about King Edward VIII’s abdication hush hush.
### Which proverb emphasizes the value of silence over speech?
- [ ] "A penny saved is a penny earned."
- [x] "Speech is silver, silence is golden."
- [ ] "The early bird catches the worm."
- [ ] "A rolling stone gathers no moss."
> **Explanation:** "Speech is silver, silence is golden" glorifies the power and value of silence.
### True or False: "Mum’s the word" means to speak up.
- [ ] True
- [x] False
> **Explanation:** "Mum's the word" actually means to remain silent.
### Which idiom suggests that previously hidden information has been exposed?
- [ ] Buttoned-up
- [x] Cat’s out of the bag
- [ ] Tight-lipped
- [ ] In the vault
> **Explanation:** "Cat's out of the bag" means that a secret has been disclosed.
### What metaphor indicates a very private or confidential meeting?
- [x] Behind closed doors
- [ ] Open book
- [ ] Big mouth
- [ ] Singing in the rain
> **Explanation:** "Behind closed doors" implies privacy and secrecy in discussions or decisions.
Dear Reader,
In the tapestry of language, silence often speaks louder than words. Remember, sometimes the greatest wisdom lies in what remains unsaid. 🤫
With Sealed Lips, Sherlock Hushington
