Synonyms and antonyms of Ways of telling or not telling secrets in British Thesaurus

(just) between you and me ()

used when you are telling someone something that you do not want anyone else to know about

mum’s the word (British)

Britishinformal used for telling someone to keep something secret

my lips are sealed ()

used for saying that you will not tell a secret to anyone else

entre nous (adverb)

spoken formal used for telling someone that you do not want anyone else to know what you are about to say

never you mind ()

used for telling someone that you are not going to give them details or information about something

that would be telling ()

used for saying that you cannot give someone a piece of information because it is a secret

between you, me, and the gatepost ()

used for saying that you are telling someone a secret that they should not repeat to anyone

a little bird told me ()

used for saying that you are not going to say who told you something

(the) truth will out ()

used for saying that people will find out the truth about something, even if you try to keep it a secret

if these walls could talk ()

used for saying that many interesting things have happened in a room or building, although you do not know all the details

be/have nothing to do with someone ()

used for saying that something is personal and private and there is no reason for anyone else to know about it

keep your nose out ()

used for telling someone that you do not want them to know about things that are private

keep your trap shut ()

used for telling someone rudely to keep something secret

whoops (interjection)

used when you realize that you have just said something that should have remained a secret or that may upset someone