English phrase from drama scenes
What Does "don't say a word" Mean?
Learn what "don't say a word" means, when people say it, and how to use it naturally in English.
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Don't say a word.
It means the speaker wants the other person to remain silent immediately.
From The Missing Piece, Episode 19
When do people say this?
Scene Context
Someone is ordering another person to stay silent.
Usage Scenario
Use this when you need very direct silence, often in a tense or secretive situation. It sounds harsh and can be rude in normal conversation.
Better ways to say it
1
Don't say a word.
2
Say nothing.
3
Keep quiet.
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