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loose lips sink ships

Careless talk releasing sensitive information can have damaging consequences

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  • WWII era phrase used in propaganda campaigns to urge persons (civilian or military) to be discreet and cautious about what they discuss in public to prevent lives being put at risk (veritably the sinking of ships) should confidential information be disclosed to the opposition
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I heard that Lefty got away with bilking drivers out of thousands of dollars just by grifting.
Hey, don't be spreading that rumor. Loose lips, sink ships.

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Submitted by JokerGem on July 04, 2024

Modified by TriplePurple on August 25, 2024

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