to keep one's cards close to one's chest

"keep one's cards close to one's chest"的定义和意义

to keep one's cards close to one's chest
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to refrain from revealing one's true intentions or plans

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The negotiator kept his cards close to his chest during the business deal, not revealing his true bottom line to the other party.
She played her cards close to her vest when discussing her career plans, not disclosing her intentions until she had a solid plan in place.
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