idiom
keep one's own counsel
KEEP WUNZ OHN KOWN-sul
kiːp wʌnz oʊn ˈkaʊnsəlListen
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Syllable breakdown
keepone'sowncounsel
Dictionary meaning
not reveal your thoughts or plans to others; keep your intentions and opinions to yourself
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