Word info

cone of silence

Noun

Meaning

(radio) A hypothetical device or instrument which prevents eavesdropping on a private conversation.

(communication) An order or directive which prohibits verbal communication about a particular subject.

Source: en.wiktionary.org

Examples

Thirteen years ago, before the Cone of Silence dropped on Google’s method of operation, we got a glimpse of the method behind their madness. Source: Internet

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