idiom
play it close to the chest
PLAY it KLOHS too the CHEST
pleɪ ɪt kloʊs tuː ðə tʃɛstListen
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Syllable breakdown
playitclosetothechest
Dictionary meaning
be secretive about one's intentions or plans; reveal as little information as possible to others
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