keep a secret — to not tell other people about something that someone has told you privately
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: to not tell other people about something that someone has told you privately
Pronunciation (IPA): /kiːp ə ˈsiːkrət/
Korean meaning: 비밀을 지키다, 남에게 말하지 않다
Korean pronunciation: 킵 어 **시**크릿
Example Sentences
- My friend told me she likes our teacher, but I promised to keep a secret - my lips are sealed tighter than a pickle jar!
- The company asked all employees to keep a secret about the new product launch until the official announcement.
- Can you keep a secret? I accidentally used salt instead of sugar in the birthday cake, but everyone said it was 'uniquely delicious'!
keep a secret
VERB//kiːp ə ˈsiːkrət//
to not tell other people about something that someone has told you privately
She promised to keep a secret about her friend's surprise party.
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🌳Etymology
Origin
keep은 고대 영어 'cēpan'(보다, 지키다)에서 유래했고, secret은 라틴어 'secretus'(분리된, 숨겨진)에서 나왔습니다. 중세 시대부터 신뢰와 충성의 상징으로 사용되어온 표현입니다.
🎵Rhyme
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📝Examples
“My friend told me she likes our teacher, but I promised to keep a secret - my lips are sealed tighter than a pickle jar!”
“The company asked all employees to keep a secret about the new product launch until the official announcement.”
“Can you keep a secret? I accidentally used salt instead of sugar in the birthday cake, but everyone said it was 'uniquely delicious'!”
“Politicians often struggle to keep a secret in today's social media environment.”
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