Keep Something Close To The Vest

Synonyms of keep something close to the vest

• keep something under wraps
• keep something secret
• keep something confidential

Antonyms of keep something close to the vest

• be transparent
• reveal openly
• share freely

Collocations of keep something close to the vest

secrets

Frequency: 80 %

She always keeps her secrets close to the vest.

strategy

Frequency: 75 %

The political candidate is keeping his campaign strategy close to the vest.

information

Frequency: 70 %

He tends to keep important information close to the vest.

plans

Frequency: 65 %

The company CEO is known for keeping his future plans close to the vest.

feelings

Frequency: 60 %

She prefers to keep her true feelings close to the vest.

Idiomatic Expressions for keep something close to the vest

• Phrase: play it close to the vest
  Meaning: to be cautious and secretive in one's actions or decisions
  Usage: She tends to play it close to the vest when it comes to discussing her personal life.