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mantén tu latón con tapa
What does mantén tu latón con tapa mean?
An instruction to keep a secret or keep quiet — literally 'keep your trash can lidded'.
"Sobre eso, mantén tu latón con tapa."
Origin
Cuban Spanish idiom.
Frequently asked questions
What does 'mantén tu latón con tapa' mean?
It means keep a secret or keep quiet — literally 'keep your trash can with its lid on'.
Why does 'latón con tapa' mean staying quiet?
It's a vivid Cuban image: a lidded 'latón' (trash can / bin) keeps its contents in, just as you should keep information to yourself.
How do you use it?
You say it to tell someone to keep something confidential, e.g. 'Sobre eso, mantén tu latón con tapa' ('On that, keep a lid on it').
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