Mum's The Word




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Mum's The Word : Phrases



Meaning:

Keep quiet - say nothing.



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Origin:

Mum; not mother but 'mmmmm', the humming sound made with a closed mouth. Used by Shakespeare in Henry VI, Part 2:

"Seal up your lips and give no words but mum."






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