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
Taffy-Welsh
Breno-Portuguese
Brand[brænd]
Nefertarinef-ər-TAHR-ee (English)Ancient Egyptian
FİKrİ-Turkish
FrodoFRO-do (English)Literature