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Read the conversations one more time and find six phrases in bold meaning ‘not to tell people a secret’.
Read the conversations one more time and find six phrases in bold meaning ‘not to tell people a secret’.
in secret
won’t go any further
the soul of discretion
in a hurry
gossip
the naked truth
rumours
by the way
don’t breathe a word
don’t let on
it's a pity
out of the question
in fact
keep it to myself
keep it under wraps
in trouble
in person
by phone
by chance
the other day
tell a lie
tell the truth
at a loss
it's a shame
get into trouble
Match the phrases to their meanings
Fill in the gaps with the people’s names and explain why it is happening
1. is in trouble.
2. wants to talk to Tina in person.
3. meet in secret.
4. is in hospital.
5. is very upset.
6. is going to pay somebody a visit.
7. is at a loss.
Read the sentences and define the rule.