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Mum’s the word!

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Secrecy EmphasisPlay
Emphasizes the need for secrecy about a specific piece of information. SlideYou know the surprise party for Lisa? Mum’s the word until her birthday!
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Cultural PhrasePlay
Originally British, but understood in various English-speaking cultures. SlideSo you've seen the unpublished manuscript? Mum’s the word, mate!
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Informal SettingPlay
Used in casual or informal conversations, not in formal ones. SlideI snuck a cookie from the jar—mum’s the word, okay?