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button one's lip
Verb
idiomatic
Japanese Meaning
秘密を守るために黙る / 不適切な発言を避けるために口を閉ざす / 不要な情報を話さず沈黙を保つ
（ present singular third-person ）
（ participle present ）
（ participle past ）
（ past ）
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(idiomatic) To remain silent, especially in order to keep a secret or to avoid saying something inappropriate.
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button one's lip
In sensitive meetings, it's often wise to button one's lip until more information is available.
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In sensitive meetings, it's often wise to button one's lip until more information is available.
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