| 单词 | snug's the word |
| 释义 | > as lemmassnug's the word 7. Used as an interjection asking for or commanding secrecy, esp. in phrase snug's the word. ΘΚΠ the mind > mental capacity > knowledge > secrecy, concealment > command to secrecy [interjection] tell it not in Gatha1627 snug's the word1700 1700 W. Congreve Way of World i. i. 13 If Throats are to be cut, let Swords clash; snugs the Word, I shrug and am silent. 1754 S. Foote Knights i. 9 You could give us a little News if you would; come now!—Snug!—Nobody by. 1812 M. Edgeworth Vivian ix, in Tales Fashionable Life IV. 256 There's a man, who could tell you more than any of us, if he would; but, snug's the word with Wicksted. 1842 S. Lover Handy Andy xxi Whisht,..not a word... Good-bye, you'll hear more about it to-morrow—snug's the word. < as lemmas |
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