tight-lipped

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From tight +‎ lipped.

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tight-lipped (comparative more tight-lipped, superlative most tight-lipped)

  1. (literal) Having the lips pressed tightly together, hence, not speaking.
  2. (idiomatic) Unwilling to divulge information.
    • 2022 May 4, “Network News: RAIB looking into emergency brake application of train at Peterborough”, in RAIL, number 956, page 12:
      The open access operator has remained tight-lipped over what may have caused the driver to suddenly apply the brake, but stressed that safety was its priority.

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