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Sociale Interactie - Vertrouwelijkheid en geheimhouding

Ontdek Engelse spreekwoorden die vertrouwelijkheid en geheimhouding uitbeelden, waaronder 'moord zal uit' en 'dode mannen vertellen geen verhalen'.

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a shut mouth catches no flies

used to encourage people to think carefully before speaking and to consider the potential consequences of their words, recognizing that sometimes it is better to say nothing at all

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dead men tell no tales

used to say that once a person has died, they cannot reveal any secrets or information, particularly used to caution someone against revealing sensitive or potentially dangerous information

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fields have eyes, (and) woods have ears

used to suggest that even in seemingly private locations, there may be someone present who could overhear or observe one's actions, so one should always be mindful of their behavior

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murder will out

used to emphasize that secrets have a way of being revealed eventually, and so it is important to act with integrity and honesty in all aspects of life

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secrets are secrets for a reason

used to encourage people to be cautious about sharing information that has been shared with them in confidence, recognizing that doing so can damage relationships and weaken trust

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three may keep a secret if two are dead

used to imply that it is important to be careful about who one shares confidential information with, as each additional person who is told the secret increases the risk of it being disclosed

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what happens in Vegas, stays in Vegas

used to imply that any scandalous activities that occur during group travel should not be discussed with others outside of the group

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