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mum's the word

• (as a request or warning) say nothing; don't reveal a secret.
• "I know I can rely upon your discretion, mum's the word"
Similar: say nothing, keep quiet, don't breathe a word, don't tell a soul, don't give the game away, keep it secret, keep it to yourself, keep it under your hat, play dumb, play the daft baddie/lassie, don't let on, keep shtum,


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