keep cards close to chest



keep/play your cards close to your chest

to not tell anyone what you plan to do I never know what Martin's next move will be. He plays his cards close to his chest.
See also: card, chest, close, keep

Common Names:

NameGenderPronouncedUsage
MaŁGorzatamahw-gaw-ZHAH-tahPolish
Vratislav-Czech, Slovak, Medieval Slavic
Doroteja-Slovene, Croatian, Serbian, Macedonian
Savely-Russian
Wiolettavyaw-LET-tahPolish
GodfriedKHAWT-freetDutch