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Meaning of don't ask, don't tell | Babel Free

Phrase CEFR C2

Definitions

  1. A policy of the U.S. military from 1993 to 2011, which barred openly gay, lesbian, or bisexual people from serving in the military, while also barring discrimination against closeted gays, lesbians, and bisexuals.
    US
  2. Applied to various other policies that prohibit a behavior but also discourage investigation of it.
    broadly, humorous, often

CEFR level

C2
Mastery
This word is part of the CEFR C2 vocabulary — mastery level.

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