Secret Idioms

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a little bird told me

Meaning: to receive information from a secret source.

Example: I'd like to believe that a little birdie told you about my secret, but I know exactly who it was that let you in on it. Read more ➺


behind closed doors

Meaning: in clandestine

Example: The planning board of the finance division constantly meets behind closed doors, in case its negotiations become known in advance. Read more ➺


card up sleeve

Meaning: to have a secret advantage that is suddenly revealed to change the game

Example: He did not just leave his house. He had a card up his sleeve that he did not even reveal to his family, which was his new flat in a posh locality. Read more ➺


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