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
Rodicaro-DEE-kahRomanian
ConnorKAHN-ər (English)Irish, English (Modern)
Elsie['elsi]
Remigiusz-Polish
Lottie-English, Swedish
Olympos-Ancient Greek