closed book, a



closed book, a

A secret, mystery, or puzzle, as in I can't figure her out; she's a closed book to me. This term alludes to information one can't obtain or comprehend (because the book is closed). [Early 1900s]
See also: closed

Common Names:

NameGenderPronouncedUsage
LacyLAY-seeEnglish
KingaKEEN-gah (Polish), KEEN-gaw (Hungarian)Polish, Hungarian
Adelaida-Spanish, Hungarian
Eleanore['elinə]
Egidio-Italian
WeldonWEL-dənEnglish