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User_gary Posted 19 years ago
Grammar

close to the vest

You have to stay mum on this.

You have to keep this close to the vest.

Please explain the bold group of words.
  

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You keep it secret - you don't let others know about something. I believe it's a term from playing cards - if you keep your cards closed to your chest (where you vest is), no one can see what cards you are holding.

  • You keep it secret - you don't let others know about something.
  • I believe it's a term from playing cards - if you keep your cards closed to your chest (where you vest is), no one can see what cards you are holding.
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You keep it secret - you don't let others know about something.

I believe it's a term from playing cards - if you keep your cards closed to your chest (where you vest is), no one can see what cards you are holding.

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