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Motus et bouche cousue ~ French Gestures

Learn about French gestures - Zip your lips

To say "mum's the word," "keep it under your hat," or "zip your lips," use the motus et bouche cousue gesture.

Hold your thumb and forefinger together and move them across your lips.

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