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close-lipped

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close-lipped [ˌkləʊsˈlɪpt], close-mouthed [ˌkləʊsˈmaʊðd -ˈmaʊθt]
adj
not talking or revealing much
Translations
close-lipped [ˌkləʊsˈlɪpt] close-mouthed [ˌkləʊsˈmaʊðd] adjriservato/a
the government is remaining very close-lipped about the matter → il governo non sta lasciando trapelare nulla sulla faccenda
close-lipped [ˌkləʊsˈlɪpt] close-mouthed [ˌkləʊsˈmaʊðd] adjriservato/a
the government is remaining very close-lipped about the matter → il governo non sta lasciando trapelare nulla sulla faccenda


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Some property owners who spoke freely about their ideas after the plan was adopted are more close-lipped today.
With almost constant 15- to 25-knot tradewinds, beautiful anchorages off tiny cays with some of the best diving and snorkeling in the Caribbean, and boat-only access to several of the most exclusive resorts in the world, it's easy to see why sailors have remained close-lipped about the Grenadines to their non-ragbeater friends.
 
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