play one's cards close to one's chest (jouer ses cartes près de sa poitrine)

Idiom Secrets

Signification

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)

to stay positive and not lose hope in difficult situations

to be the first to do something or lead the way

to examine a story or issue from every perspective

to feel encouraged or more confident

to be very brave and calm under pressure

From a particular perspective or point of view