Not pass your lips

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verb phrase

When something is not said or spoken.

I trust that her name will not pass your lips again in my company.
Visual representation of "not pass your lips" - When something is not said or spoken.

Often appears as...

  • her name will not pass your lips
  • his secret will not pass your lips

Usage tips

Idiomatic, Colloquial

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Secrecy Importance

Use it when highlighting the importance of keeping something confidential.

Illustration for Secrecy Importance
This plan must not pass your lips until we announce it officially.
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Emotional Weight

Conveys the serious emotional weight of keeping a secret or staying silent.

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Promise me that my confession will not pass your lips, it's a matter of trust.
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Conversational Context

Often used during conversations to emphasize the expectation of privacy.

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Let's keep this between us; your opinion about the boss should not pass your lips.
Visual representation of the word "Not pass your lips"

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