Meaning of tight-lipped | Babel Free

Definitions

1. Having the lips pressed tightly together, hence, not speaking.
2. Unwilling to divulge information.
   idiomatic

Equivalents

Examples

“He would have⟳ sprung upon Captain Blood, who stood aloof, alert, tight-lipped, and watchful.”

“Gaining the dak, they were joined on the veranda by four tight-lipped men.”

“The open⟳ access operator has remained tight-lipped over what may have⟳ caused the driver to suddenly apply⟳ the brake, but stressed that safety was its priority.”

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