Cool MateKeep it secret vs We never speak of it again
When to use each in English, with meaning, register, and examples.
Keep it secret
Top 3,000 (common)
We never speak of it again
Common idiom
| Keep it secret | We never speak of it again | |
|---|---|---|
| Pronunciation | 🇬🇧 //kiːp ɪt ˈsiːkrət//🇺🇸 //kip ɪt ˈsikrɪt// | 🇬🇧 //wi ˈnɛvə spiːk əv ɪt əˈɡɛn//🇺🇸 //wi ˈnɛvər spik əv ɪt əˈɡɛn// |
| Meaning | Don’t tell anyone about it. | We will not talk about it anymore. |
| Example | You must promise to keep it secret. | They decided that they would never speak of it again after the incident. |
| Register | Neutral | Neutral |
| How common | Top 3,000 (common) | Common idiom |
| Collocations | keep a secret from someone, keep it under wraps, keep it to yourself | speak of it again, never mention it, keep quiet about, discuss it again, bring it up again |
| Antonyms | disclose, reveal, divulge | - |
| Common mistakes | Confusing it with 'keep it private', which has a slightly different meaning., 'Keeping secret' is incorrect; the correct phrase is 'keep it secret.' | Incorrectly using 'speak' instead of 'talk' in informal contexts., Omitting 'We' at the beginning, leading to a misunderstanding of the subject. |
| Usage notes | Use when you want someone to not share information. Generally neutral, but can be informal in friendly contexts. | Use this phrase to indicate that a topic should no longer be discussed. It is appropriate in informal and formal contexts, often used after a sensitive subject. |
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Frequently asked questions: Keep it secret vs We never speak of it again
What's the difference between Keep it secret and We never speak of it again?
Keep it secret: Don’t tell anyone about it. We never speak of it again: We will not talk about it anymore.
Can you show an example of each?
Keep it secret: You must promise to keep it secret. We never speak of it again: They decided that they would never speak of it again after the incident.
Can I use Keep it secret and We never speak of it again interchangeably?
Not always. Keep it secret and We never speak of it again are related and overlap in some contexts, but they differ in register, how common they are, and usage, so swapping one for another can change the meaning or tone. Check the differences above before substituting.