Phrase guide
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verb
To avoid revealing one's thoughts, circumstances, or plans.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: figuratively, idiomatic
No example sentence was provided for this meaning.
Synonyms: keep one's counsel, chest one's cards
Antonyms: none provided
verb
To hold one's hand close to one's chest so that other players cannot see the cards.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Qualifier: literal
Topics: card-games, games
No example sentence was provided for this meaning.
Synonyms: none provided
Antonyms: none provided
History
The figurative sense is a self-evident extension from the literal sense.
Across languages
7 source translations are retained for this English entry.
