How is the phrase držati jezik za zubima translated from Serbian to English

English translation
keep one's mouth shut
phrase

Ćutati i ne odavati ono što se zna.

To remain silent and not reveal what one knows.

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  • Drži jezik za zubima dok se ne reši. — Keep your mouth shut until it is resolved.

  • Držao je jezik za zubima godinama. — He kept his mouth shut for years.

  • Bolje drži jezik za zubima na sastanku. — You'd better keep your mouth shut at the meeting.

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