breathe a word en · VERB
Pronunciation
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Meanings
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(idiomatic, in the negative) To divulge even part of a secret (usually used with a negative).
I warn you not to breathe a word of this to anyone, or else!
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| breathing a word | Tense=Pres, VerbForm=Part | lexicographic | |
| breathed a word | Tense=Past, VerbForm=Part | lexicographic | |
| breathed a word | Tense=Past | lexicographic | |
| breathes a word | Number=Sing, Person=3, Tense=Pres | lexicographic |
Relateds
Translations (5)
ta மூச்சுவிடு (Translations) · pl pisnąć słowo (Translations) · fi hiiskua sanallakaan (Translations) · de ein Wort verlieren (Translations) · fr ne souffler mot (Translations)