private; to be discreet, careful, or circumspect in what one says concerning one's own thoughts, deeds, or situation.' name='description'> keep one's own counsel - definition and meaning
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keep one's own counsel

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  • verb To keep one's own business private; to be discreet, careful, or circumspect in what one says concerning one's own thoughts, deeds, or situation.

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synonyms (3)

Words with the same meaning

  1. keep one's cards close to one's chest
  2. keep one's lips sealed
  3. keep one's mouth shut

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  1. keep one's counsel

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