not utter a word

idiom

: to not say anything
Don't utter a word about this to anyone.

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The disgraced legal legend did not utter a word Monday afternoon during an initial appearance in federal court in Los Angeles on charges of wire fraud that prosecutors have said was part of a long-running scheme to fleece clients. Los Angeles Times, 6 Feb. 2023 While undoubtedly intentional—Saban does not utter a word without a distinct message attached—they were not intended to inflict disparagement. Roy S. Johnson | Rjohnson@al.com, al, 24 May 2022

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“Not utter a word.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/not%20utter%20a%20word. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.

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