Pronunciation: /kip ˈsʌmθɪŋ kloʊs tuː ðə vest/
noun a word that represents a person, place, thing, or idea
A1 She always keeps her emotions close to the vest.
A2 The spy kept his true intentions close to the vest.
B1 It's important to keep sensitive information close to the vest in business negotiations.
B2 The politician was known for keeping his strategies close to the vest until the last minute.
C1 The detective kept his suspicions close to the vest until he had gathered enough evidence.
C2 The company CEO always keeps his long-term plans close to the vest to avoid leaks.
verb a word that expresses an action or state of being
A1 She always keeps her plans close to the vest.
A2 He kept his feelings close to the vest during the meeting.
B1 The company decided to keep their new product close to the vest until the launch date.
B2 The politician kept his true intentions close to the vest to avoid speculation.
C1 The detective kept crucial evidence close to the vest until the trial.
C2 The CEO kept the details of the merger close to the vest to prevent leaks.
adverb a word that modifies a verb, adjective, or other adverb
A1 She always keeps her feelings close to the vest.
A2 He tends to keep his plans close to the vest.
B1 The company decided to keep their new product launch close to the vest.
B2 The politician kept his true intentions close to the vest until the last minute.
C1 The spy kept his identity close to the vest throughout the mission.
C2 The CEO always keeps important business decisions close to the vest.
preposition a word that shows the relationship between a noun (or pronoun) and other words in a sentence
A1 She always keeps her keys close to the vest when she goes out.
A2 I like to keep my personal information close to the vest.
B1 It's important to keep your plans close to the vest until everything is finalized.
B2 The company decided to keep the new product launch close to the vest to build anticipation.
C1 The politician kept his true intentions close to the vest until the last minute.
C2 The spy always keeps sensitive information close to the vest to protect national security.
article a word that specifies a noun as definite or indefinite
A1 I like to keep my favorite toy close to the vest.
A2 She always keeps her phone close to the vest so she doesn't lose it.
B1 The detective decided to keep his suspicions close to the vest until he had more evidence.
B2 The company CEO chose to keep the new product launch close to the vest until the last minute.
C1 The politician knew how to keep his true intentions close to the vest during the campaign.
C2 The spy was trained to keep all classified information close to the vest at all times.
formal It is advisable to keep sensitive information close to the vest in a corporate setting.
informal I always keep my plans close to the vest so no one can steal my ideas.
slang Hey, don't spill the beans about the surprise party, keep it close to the vest!
figurative She tends to keep her emotions close to the vest, not revealing much about how she truly feels.
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