mum's the word

Example Sentences

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While mum’s the word for now, Mosher hopes to soon announce good news on the horizon for fans of the restaurant.

From Seattle Times • Nov. 25, 2023

The short answer: For now, mum’s the word.

From Washington Times • Feb. 5, 2019

Davis calls spots mums, "because when people ask what I was using, I'd always say, �Mums � mum's the word.'"

From Time Magazine Archive

Suddenly Dick rose for the second time from his dive, flung off the foam, tossed aside the baby, rescued the infant from impending destruction, and thundered “Silence! mum’s the word for three minutes more.”

From The Floating Light of the Goodwin Sands by Ballantyne, R. M. (Robert Michael)

Then, going close to him, she whispered: "Remember, mum's the word!"

From In Old Kentucky by Marshall, Edward