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Pravda, Tajemství a Podvod - Uchovávání tajemství

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English idioms relate to Truth, Secrecy, & Deception
hidden agenda
[Podstatné jméno]

a secret reason behind a plan or action

skrytý záměr, utajený plán

skrytý záměr, utajený plán

Ex: The rival team 's unexpected cooperation had the team questioning whether there was hidden agenda at play , aiming to undermine their success .

said to ask someone to keep a conversation secret

Ex: I have a secret project in the works, but it's strictly between you and me until I'm ready to announce it.

to tell other people what is supposed to stay secret

Ex: The children were instructed by their parents not say a word about the surprise vacation they were going on .

used to refer to an agreement made in order to keep someone from sharing or revealing information that should be otherwise publically known

Ex: The political elite engaged in conspiracy of silence to conceal their involvement in the scandal , evading public scrutiny .

to not let something become revealed to others

Ex: Looking back , historians will remark how remarkably the administration kept a lid on early warnings about the impending crisis .

to refrain from revealing one's true intentions or plans

Ex: The entrepreneur held her cards close to her vest when discussing her new invention, protecting her intellectual property until she secured proper patents.

to avoid sharing a secret with others

Ex: The detective shared crucial information with the witness, stressing the importance of keeping it under their hat to protect ongoing investigations.

to decide to remain silent about something, particularly out of fear of making a situation worse

Ex: If you want to avoid getting into trouble, just keep schtum.

said as a promise or request to not tell something to anyone else

Ex: The children promised their parents that "mum is the word" and they wouldn't reveal the surprise vacation destination.

used when one says that one will not reveal secret information

Ex: The friends made a pact that, no matter what happened, their lips would be sealed, and they would keep each other's secrets.

something about a person's past that they do not want to reveal or mention because it is embarrassing or unpleasant

Ex: The family kept the dark secret hidden for years, afraid of the consequences that would arise if the skeleton in their closet came to light.

used to refer to a room, in which a group of people knows or witnesses something that others do not

Ex: We've shared our deepest secrets and fears within these four walls, creating a bond of trust and support.

to share information that is secret or private

Ex: Please respect the privacy of our family and don't tell tales out of school about our personal matters.

to keep one's opinions, plans, or intentions secret

Ex: The wise old man was known for his ability keep his own counsel and provide thoughtful advice when asked .

to not let other people know about something

Ex: The politician was involved in a scandal but managed to keep it dark until it was uncovered by investigative journalists.

a person who can be trusted with one's secrets

Ex: The new employee dumb as an oyster when it came to understanding the company 's procedures and policies .

to conceal or destroy evidence of one's activities or whereabouts to avoid detection or punishment

Ex: The politician attempted cover his tracks by altering official documents and erasing electronic records .

to try to conceal flaws or problems temporarily, without addressing or solving them properly

Ex: The couple decided to go on a vacation paper over the cracks in their deteriorating relationship , hoping that time away would fix their issues .

to keep something secret or confidential and not to reveal it to others

Ex: The government keeping the investigation findings under wraps to prevent panic among the public .
trade secret
[Podstatné jméno]

a piece of personal or private information that one refuses to share with anyone

obchodní tajemství, tajemství průmyslového vzoru

obchodní tajemství, tajemství průmyslového vzoru

Ex: She keeps her beauty routine trade secret from her friends .
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