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keep quiet (about someone or something)

 and keep still (about someone or something)

to refrain from talking about someone or something; to keep a secret about someone or something. Please keep quiet about the missing money. Please keep still about it. All right. I'll keep still.

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keep something quiet

 and keep something still

Fig. to keep something a secret. I'm quitting my job, but my boss doesn't know yet. Please keep it quiet. Okay. I'll keep it still

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keep quiet (about something)

to not talk about something You know you can trust me to keep quiet. The governor has kept quiet about raising taxes.

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keep quiet

Also, keep still.

1. Also, be quiet or still . Remain silent; same as hold one's tongue. For example, Please keep quiet about the party. Also see keep one's mouth shut.

2. Refrain from moving, stay in the same position; same as hold still. For example, The doctor gave the young boy a toy to keep him quiet while on the examining table, or It's hard for the baby to keep still unless he's sleeping. [Late 1300s]

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