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to keep something dark
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to not let other people know about something
Dialect
British
British
Idiom
InformalWhat is the origin of the idiom "keep something dark" and when to use it?
The idiom "keep something dark" originated from the notion of keeping something hidden or secret, particularly from public knowledge or awareness. The phrase suggests intentionally concealing information, actions, or events to prevent them from being exposed or revealed. It emphasizes the need for discretion, privacy, or confidentiality in order to avoid scrutiny, judgment, or negative consequences associated with the information being kept hidden.
Examples
But that was no reason to think she'd go along with keeping their relationship dark.
He ’s got two children? Well he ’s kept that dark, has n’t he!
