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not a word

Phrase CEFR C1

Definitions

Do not tell anyone; keep (something) a secret.

Equivalents

Examples

“Once when he was alone with the Englishman he took occasion to make⟳ it quite plain that his engagement to Miss⟳ Strong was to be announced immediately upon their return⟳ to America. “But not a word of it, my dear Tennington—not a word of it.””

CEFR level

C1
Advanced
This word is part of the CEFR C1 vocabulary — advanced level.
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See also

not a word of a lie not all heroes wear capes not an option not as green as one is cabbage-looking not before time not by a jugful

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