close to the vest
phrase
: in a reserved or cautious manner
She tends to keep her opinions close to the vest.
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“Close to the vest.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/close%20to%20the%20vest. Accessed 1 Sep. 2026.
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