breathe / say a word

/bɹˈiːð sˈeɪ ɐ wˈɜːd/

to breathe / say a word

to tell other people what is supposed to stay secret

Examples

1. It may take several sessions to get the child to utter a sound, and many more to get him to say a word, but each success is praised and rewarded.

2. The driver performed everything promptly and faultlessly, without saying a word.

3. One day an old gentleman entered and put one down in front of him without saying a word.

4. And sometimes they just sat there and didn't say a word.