to keep one's plans or ideas secret
garder ses projets ou idées secrets (garder ses projets ou idées secrets)
"He always plays his cards close to his chest in business."
"il joue toujours ses cartes près de sa poitrine dans les affaires" (il joue toujours **ses cartes près de sa poitrine** dans les affaires)
a very strong desire to achieve something
to cry a lot due to sadness
The most important part of the economy.
to be experiencing a period of bad luck
family is the most important priority in life
Adapt to the customs of the place you are visiting