idiom
keep it under your hat
KEEP it UN-der yor HAT
kiːp ɪt ˈʌndər jɔːr hætListen
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Syllable breakdown
keepitunderyourhat
Dictionary meaning
to keep something secret; to not reveal private information to others; the image evokes hiding something so thoroughly that even its physical presence is concealed; used when entrusting someone with sensitive news or plans
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