pattern

Verità, Segretezza e Inganno - Mantenere i segreti

Padroneggia modi di dire inglesi che riguardano il mantenimento dei segreti, come "tra me e te" e "tenere il coperchio".

review-disable

Revisione

flashcard-disable

Flashcard

quiz-disable

Quiz

Inizia a imparare
English idioms relate to Truth, Secrecy, & Deception
hidden agenda
[sostantivo]

a secret reason behind a plan or action

agenda nascosta, intenzione segreta

agenda nascosta, intenzione segreta

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

said to ask someone to keep a conversation secret

tra noi

tra noi

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

to tell other people what is supposed to stay secret

confidare

confidare

Ex: The children were instructed by their parents not to say a word about the surprise vacation they were going on.
daily words
wordlist
Chiudi
Accedi

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 .
daily words
wordlist
Chiudi
Accedi

to not let something become revealed to others

Ex: Looking back, historians will remark how remarkably the administration had kept a lid on early warnings about the impending crisis.
daily words
wordlist
Chiudi
Accedi

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.
daily words
wordlist
Chiudi
Accedi

to avoid sharing a secret with others

non condividere un segreto con gli altri

non condividere un segreto con gli altri

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

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.
daily words
wordlist
Chiudi
Accedi

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.
daily words
wordlist
Chiudi
Accedi

used when one says that one will not reveal secret information

la sua bocca è stretta

la sua bocca è stretta

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

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.
daily words
wordlist
Chiudi
Accedi

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.
daily words
wordlist
Chiudi
Accedi

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.
daily words
wordlist
Chiudi
Accedi

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

mantenere il segreto

mantenere il segreto

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

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.
daily words
wordlist
Chiudi
Accedi

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 .
daily words
wordlist
Chiudi
Accedi

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 .
daily words
wordlist
Chiudi
Accedi

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 .
daily words
wordlist
Chiudi
Accedi

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 .
daily words
wordlist
Chiudi
Accedi
trade secret
[sostantivo]

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

segreto commerciale, segreto professionale

segreto commerciale, segreto professionale

Ex: She keeps her beauty routine trade secret from her friends .
daily words
wordlist
Chiudi
Accedi
Verità, Segretezza e Inganno
LanGeek
Scarica l'app LanGeek