my lips are sealed

This page is about the conversational phrase my lips are sealed

Meaning

You can say this if you're promising not to tell anyone a secret.

For example

  • Julia asked me not to tell anyone, so I said, "Don't worry. My lips are sealed."

  • After handing the judge a bribe, the lawyer said, "Trust me. My lips are sealed."

Quick Quiz

If you say "My lips are sealed", you're telling someone you

a. won't smoke anything

b. won't say anything

c. won't kiss anyone
a) won't smoke anything b) won't say anything c) won't kiss anyone

Contributor: Matt Errey