Question of the Day #1256

Though she’s always known she was destined to be an artist, Ana initially led with acting and kept her songwriting close to the chest.

From the 4th paragraph of this article at NewJerseyStage.com.

  上記の文で、keep (something) close to the chestの意味は？
In the sentence above, what does "keep (something) close to the chest" mean?

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解答

意味：
英辞郎によると、

手の内を見せないようにする、秘密裏に行う、慎重に［注意深く］行動する

英辞郎にあるように表現パターンがplay/keep (something) close to the/one's chest/vestとなります。  

Answer

According to The Free Dictionary:

To keep one's plans, intentions, or tactics secret from everyone else. Refers to holding one's playing cards close to one's chest in a card game, so as not to allow other players to see one's hand.

 

Examples

1. We're all curious about what the boss has been discussing in those meetings with the lawyers, but she's keeping it close to her chest.
2. Sorry for not being more straightforward about my plans, but I'm keeping this one close to the chest for the time being.
3. "He is very cautious. He plays his cards close to his chest."
4. "You seem to be playing your cards close to your vest.
5. "To play one's cards close to one's chest is not nice etiquette"

   

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