English Explanatory Dictionary

close to the vest

English dictionary entry

Meanings

adv
  1. In a reserved or secretive manner.

Word forms

close to the vest closer to the vest closest to the vest close to one's vest

Etymology

It refers to the practice of holding one's playing cards close to one's chest so that the other players cannot see one's hand.

Related words

closely held
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