Bottles and Bridges

守口如瓶 To keep the mouth closed like a bottle. To keep a secret strictly. In the novel Romance of the Sui and Tang, a character says to the emperor: “I hope Your Majesty will keep it closed like a bottle and never mention it.”

过河拆桥 To tear down the bridge after crossing the river. To turn away from the person who helped once the goal is reached.

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