Meanings
How to pronounce "breathe a word":
AU
To divulge even part of a secret (usually used with a negative).
Example: "I warn you not to breathe a word of this to anyone, or else!"
Example Sentences
1
I promised her that I wouldn't breathe a word about the surprise party.
2
Please don't breathe a word about this to anyone.
3
She can keep a secret; she won't breathe a word about it.
4
He knew he could trust his best friend to never breathe a word of their private conversations.
5
The witness was so scared that he didn't dare breathe a word about what he saw.
