My lips are sealed

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phrase

Used to express that one will keep a secret and not reveal it to others.

You can tell me your secret, my lips are sealed.
Visual representation of "my lips are sealed" - Used to express that one will keep a secret and not reveal it to others.

Often appears as...

  • promise you
  • my lips are sealed

Usage tips

Idiomatic

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Trust Assured

Use it to reassure someone that you are trustworthy and will not disclose confidential information.

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Don't worry about me spilling the beans; my lips are sealed.
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Light-Hearted Tone

It's often used in a friendly, light-hearted manner to make the assurance of secrecy feel less serious.

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I've already heard the surprise party plan – but my lips are sealed!
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Informal Expression

This phrase is casual, more common in informal conversations than in formal or official settings.

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Between you and me, he's planning to propose, but my lips are sealed.
Visual representation of the word "My lips are sealed"

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