keep schtum



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keep schtum

To remain silent; to not say anything. (Used especially when by saying something, especially at the wrong time, one would cause trouble or difficulty for him- or herself.) Primarily heard in UK. It's better to just keep schtum when the boss starts flinging accusations than risk further incensing him.
See also: keep

Common Names:

NameGenderPronouncedUsage
Aca-Serbian, Macedonian
AvelineAV-ə-lien, av-ə-LEENEnglish (Rare)
Takehikotah-ke-hee-koJapanese
Nest-Welsh
StÉPhanieste-fa-NEEFrench
Parnell[pɑ:'nel]