Keep (one's) own counsel In english explanation

The meaning, explanation, definition and origin of the idiom/phrase "keep (one's) own counsel", English Idiom Dictionary ( also found in Vietnamese )

author Ann Thu calendar 2021-07-03 10:07

Meaning of Keep (one's) own counsel

Synonyms:

to keep something secret

Keep (one's) own counsel verb phrase

This idiom means that someone does not share what they think or intend to do with others.

I want to know what my colleague thinks about the plan of the next campaign, but she keeps her own counsel again.

He is the type of person who talks less but acts more, so he always keeps his own counsel.

I don't know why Anna kept her own counsel and just listened to others in the meeting.

Other phrases about:

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Someone who looks gentle and sweet but in fact is severe and forceful

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Try to hide and deny something that is embarrassing, unappealing, or damaging to one's reputation

paper over the cracks
To cover up or conceal problems in order to make a situation seem better
sail under false colours

To deliberately hide one's true nature, intentions or purposes

hide away

1. If you hide away, you go somewhere so that no one can find you.
2. If you hide someone or something away, you put them in a place where people cannot find them.

Grammar and Usage of Keep (one's) own counsel

Verb Forms

  • keeps one's own counsel
  • keeping one's own counsel
  • kept one's own counsel

The verb "keep" should be conjugated according to its tense.

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