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Avere la bocca cucita

To keep one's mouth shut

Literal Translation

"To have one's mouth sewn shut"

What it means

To keep one's mouth shut. Describes someone who is reliably discreet and can be trusted with secrets. A positive quality in this context.

Example in context

"Puoi fidarti di lui — ha la bocca cucita."

"You can trust him — he keeps his mouth shut."

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