Significado em português

informal 10K+

Keep my mouth shut

🇬🇧 UK //kiːp maɪ maʊθ ʃʌt// 🇺🇸 US //kip maɪ maʊθ ʃʌt//

Significado de Keep my mouth shut

To refrain from speaking or revealing information.

In simple words: to not say anything

Keep my mouth shut em uma frase

• I decided to keep my mouth shut during the argument.
• Sometimes it's better to just keep my mouth shut.
• He wanted to share a secret but chose to keep his mouth shut.

Como usar Keep my mouth shut

Use this phrase in casual conversations when you choose not to speak or remain silent. It's less appropriate in formal settings.

Grammar pattern

keep + object + verb

Memory hint

Think of someone physically shutting their mouth like a shut drawer.

Palavras relacionadas

Collocations with Keep my mouth shut

• keep quiet
• keep to oneself
• keep secrets

Synonyms for Keep my mouth shut

• remain silent
• be quiet
• hold back

Opposites of Keep my mouth shut

• speak
• disclose

Common mistakes with Keep my mouth shut

• Using it in formal situations.
• Confusing with 'keep quiet' which may sound more neutral.
• Incorrectly changing the structure, e.g., 'keep my mouth closed'.

Perguntas frequentes sobre Keep my mouth shut

O que significa Keep my mouth shut?

to not say anything

O que significa Keep my mouth shut em português?

to not say anything

Qual é a definição de Keep my mouth shut?

To refrain from speaking or revealing information.

Como se usa Keep my mouth shut em uma frase?

I decided to keep my mouth shut during the argument.

Pode dar outro exemplo de Keep my mouth shut?

Sometimes it's better to just keep my mouth shut.

Quais são os sinônimos de Keep my mouth shut?

Algumas alternativas comuns são remain silent, be quiet, hold back.

Qual é o oposto de Keep my mouth shut?

Significados opostos incluem speak, disclose.

Que palavras combinam com Keep my mouth shut?

Costuma combinar com keep quiet, keep to oneself, keep secrets.

Quais são os erros comuns ao usar Keep my mouth shut?

Using it in formal situations. Confusing with 'keep quiet' which may sound more neutral. Incorrectly changing the structure, e.g., 'keep my mouth closed'.

Como se pronuncia Keep my mouth shut?

US: //kip maɪ maʊθ ʃʌt//, UK: //kiːp maɪ maʊθ ʃʌt//. Ouça o áudio acima para escutar a pronúncia nativa.

Keep my mouth shut é formal ou informal?

"Keep my mouth shut" é informal, então combina com conversas casuais com amigos e família.

Quando devo usar Keep my mouth shut?

Use this phrase in casual conversations when you choose not to speak or remain silent. It's less appropriate in formal settings.