Had you hidden it for a long time before it came out?
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If this sentence sounds awkward, I'd like to know a natural way of saying it.
This would have to be used in an appropriate context. For example, something like the following: A: Now, everyone knows you were adopted, but did you keep it a secret for a long time before it came out? B: Yes, no one knew until I was in high school, when my sister - who wasn't adopted - got mad at me and blabbed about it to everyone.
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This would have to be used in an appropriate context. For example, something like the following:
A: Now, everyone knows you were adopted, but did you keep it a secret for a long time before it came out?
B: Yes, no one knew until I was in high school, when my sister - who wasn't adopted - got mad at me and blabbed about it to everyone.