English Idioms from A-Z

No Names, No Pack Drill

The idiom "no names, no pack drill" is a phrase that means not to mention any names or specific details about a situation. It is often used when someone wants to keep a secret or avoid getting into trouble.

For example, if a group of friends were discussing a situation where one of them got into trouble, but they didn't want to reveal who it was, they might say "no names, no pack drill" to indicate that they shouldn't mention any names.

The phrase "pack drill" refers to the military practice of marching in formation, and the idea behind the idiom is that if someone is singled out for punishment, they would have to do extra drill exercises as a form of discipline.

Overall, "no names, no pack drill" is a way of keeping things confidential and avoiding any unnecessary consequences.


The usage of the idiom 'No Names, No Pack Drill' in a sentence

• I can't reveal the source of my information, no names, no pack drill.

• No names, no pack drill, but it's common knowledge that some politicians receive bribes.

• No names, no pack drill, but there were some suspicious activities happening in the company.

• No names, no pack drill, but someone in our group didn't do their part of the project.

• I can't tell you who spilled the juice on the carpet, no names, no pack drill.

• "I'm sorry, but I can't discuss the matter any further - no names, no pack drill."

• "As a journalist, I have to protect my sources - no names, no pack drill."

• "I understand that you're curious, but I can't disclose any details - no names, no pack drill."

• "I'm afraid I can't answer that question without risking confidentiality - no names, no pack drill."

• "I don't want to get anyone in trouble, so let's keep it simple - no names, no pack drill."

• "We all know what happened, but let's agree to keep it between us - no names, no pack drill."

• No names, no pack drill, but as a journalist, I have to protect my sources.

• The police officer asked about the person who witnessed the crime, but I replied no names, no pack drill.

• When it comes to discussing my ex-boyfriend, no names, no pack drill.

• We all know who cheated on the exam, but let's keep it no names, no pack drill.

• I heard some juicy gossip about the boss, but I can't spill the beans, no names, no pack drill.

• In order to protect my sources, I follow the principle of no names, no pack drill in my investigative journalism.

• I won't tell you who broke the vase, no names, no pack drill.

• "The journalist promised his source confidentiality and assured him, 'No names, no pack drill.'"

• "In the spy world, it's common practice to keep identities secret, and the agent reminded his team, 'No names, no pack drill.'"

• "I can't tell you who ate the last slice of pizza, no names, no pack drill."

• "The lawyer was hesitant to reveal the identity of his client to the court, stating firmly, 'No names, no pack drill.'"

• "When I asked my friend about his new girlfriend, he replied with a smirk, 'No names, no pack drill.'"

• "During the meeting, the boss mentioned some mistakes made by the team, but he said, 'No names, no pack drill.'"

Copyright © 2023 Jaehyeong Lee
hi@jaehlee.dev
Home | Check | About | Sentences | Word List | Idioms | Slang | 한국어