„Er weiß reinen Mund zu halten."
He knows how to keep a close mouth.
What does „Er weiß reinen Mund zu halten." mean in German?
„Er weiß reinen Mund zu halten." means "He knows how to keep a close mouth.." Literally: "He knows to keep a clean mouth.."
Literal Translation
"He knows to keep a clean mouth."
English Equivalent
"He knows how to keep a secret."
This English idiom conveys the same meaning as the German expression.
Grammar Notes
'reinen Mund halten' = to keep quiet
When is this idiom used?
This expression is used in informal, casual German conversation among friends and family.
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