ni hablar ni pablar

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ni hablar ni pablar
A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
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An idiom is a phrase with a meaning different from the literal meaning of the separate words that make it up (e.g., break a leg).
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a. mum's the word
No le he contado a nadie todavía acerca de esto, así que ni hablar ni pablar.I haven’t told anybody about this yet, so mum’s the word.
b. not a peep
Todos esperábamos que Felipe manifestara su desacuerdo en la reunión de junta, pero no lo hizo. Ni hablar ni pablar.We all expected Felipe to voice his disagreement at the board meeting, but he didn't. Not a peep.
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