British pronunciation/kˈiːp tuː/
American pronunciation/kˈiːp tuː/
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attenersi

to stay on a specific path, road, or route
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attenersi

to follow through with what one has promised, planned, or committed to do
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attenersi

to focus on and discuss only the specific subject that one is supposed to address
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attenersi

to remain in a particular place or position
keep to oneself
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British pronunciation/kˈiːp tə wɒnsˈɛlf/
American pronunciation/kˈiːp tə wʌnsˈɛlf/
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tenersi per sè

to choose not to communicate or interact with other people

What is the origin of the idiom "keep to oneself" and when to use it?

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The idiom "keep to oneself" has its origins in the notion of personal boundaries and privacy. It suggests the act of maintaining a reserved or introverted disposition and not sharing one's thoughts, feelings, or activities with others. This expression is used to highlight the preference for solitude or limited social interaction, reflecting a desire to maintain personal space or emotional distance.

keep sth to oneself
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British pronunciation/kˈiːp ˌɛstˌiːˈeɪtʃ tə wɒnsˈɛlf/
American pronunciation/kˈiːp ˌɛstˌiːˈeɪtʃ tə wʌnsˈɛlf/
keep sb to oneself
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British pronunciation/kˈiːp ˌɛsbˈiː tə wɒnsˈɛlf/
American pronunciation/kˈiːp ˌɛsbˈiː tə wʌnsˈɛlf/
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