A1 Idiom Informal

Acqua in bocca

Keep your mouth shut

Practice it

Meaning

Asking to keep a secret.

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Cultural Background

Italians often use gestures with this phrase, such as touching their lips with a finger.

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Use gestures

Combine this with a finger over your lips for maximum effect.

Meaning

Asking to keep a secret.

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Use gestures

Combine this with a finger over your lips for maximum effect.

Test Yourself

Complete the phrase.

Mi raccomando, ______ in bocca!

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: acqua

The idiom is 'acqua in bocca'.

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Visual Learning Aids

Practice Bank

1 exercises
Complete the phrase. Fill Blank A1

Mi raccomando, ______ in bocca!

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: acqua

The idiom is 'acqua in bocca'.

🎉 Score: /1

Frequently Asked Questions

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No, it's too informal.

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