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
AsherA-shər (English)Hebrew, English, Biblical, Biblical Hebrew
JaysonJAY-sənEnglish
GertraudGER-trowtGerman
Lucretia-Ancient Roman, Roman Mythology
Erlingr-Ancient Scandinavian
Oluwaseyi-Western African, Yoruba