keep one's cards close to the chest (keep one's cards close to the chest)

Idiom Negotiation

Signification

to keep one's plans or intentions secret

garder ses projets ou intentions secrets (garder ses projets ou intentions secrets)

"During the negotiations, she kept her cards close to the chest."

"Lors des négociations, elle garda ses cartes près de la poitrine." (Lors des négociations, elle garda ses cartes près de la poitrine)

used to say that something is unlikely to happen

to suffer a financial loss

to share content on a social media platform

to create long-term trust and attachment to a brand

to talk about work or business during leisure time

a family member who is considered a disgrace