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Explaining "Loose lips sink ships"

Reviewed and edited by Anwar Kareem 17/11/2024, 13:25
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What does it mean?

Loose lips sink ships

The phrase "Loose lips sink ships" is a warning against unguarded talk that might inadvertently reveal important information and lead to dire consequences.

Tone

Cautionary

Origin

The phrase originated during World War II as a slogan used by the United States Office of War Information. It was intended to remind military personnel and civilians that careless talk could lead to enemy forces gaining valuable information.

Examples of usage

  • Remember, loose lips sink ships, so be careful what you say about the project.
  • He reminded his team that loose lips sink ships and urged them to keep company secrets confidential.

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