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a word in someone's ear
idiom: a remark that is made privately to someone
a word of warning
noun phrase: information about possible danger or trouble
a word to the wise
idiom—used to say that one is about to give someone advice or a warning
have a word with (someone)
idiom: to talk with someone briefly
not say/breathe a word
idiom: to not talk (about something)
not speak a word
idiom: to not tell anyone else anything (about something)
not speak a word of
idiom—used to say that someone doesn't know any words in a particular language
not utter a word
idiom: to not say anything
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