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Trade secret
01
a piece of important business information or method that a company keeps private to stay competitive
Example
The recipe for their famous sauce is a trade secret.
He accidentally shared a trade secret with a competitor.
She was fired for leaking a trade secret to the press.
02
a piece of personal or private information that one refuses to share with anyone
Idiom
InformalWhat is the origin of the idiom "trade secret" and when to use it?
The idiom "trade secret" originated from the business world, where it referred to confidential information that a company keeps hidden from competitors to maintain a competitive advantage. These secrets could include formulas, processes, or methods that are crucial to the success of a business. Over time, the phrase expanded beyond business contexts to refer to any piece of personal or private information someone is unwilling to share, regardless of its professional relevance.
Example
She refuses to talk about her childhood, saying it ’s a trade secret.
My uncle always keeps his plans for the weekend a trade secret.
He wo n’t share how he stays so fit, calling it a trade secret.
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