keep own counsel

keep own counsel

Meaning

  • say little or nothing about one’s opinions or intentions

Example Sentence

  1. Our boss is notorious for keeping his own counsel; you never know what he has in his mind.

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take it on the chin

Meaning: this is a boxing metaphor meaning don't shy away from difficulty

Example: You're going to have to take it on the chin when your father gets home and sees what you've done. Read on

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