English Explanatory Dictionary

chest one's cards

English dictionary entry

Meanings

verb
  1. To hold one's hand close to one's chest so that other players cannot see the cards.
  2. To be careful and reticent about sharing information about one's resources and intentions.

Word forms

chest one's cards chests one's cards chesting one's cards chested one's cards

Synonyms

keep one's cards close to one's chest hold one's cards close to one's chest play one's cards close to one's chest keep one's cards close to one's vest hold one's cards close to one's vest play one's cards close to one's vest
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