Keep (something) To Oneself Idiom American Expressions and American Idioms - What does Keep (something) To Oneself Idiom mean?

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keep (something) to oneself What does keep (something) to oneself mean?	keep something a secret	I asked my friend to keep the news to herself.
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as thick as pea soup What does "as thick as pea soup" mean?	very thick (can be used with fog as well as with liquids)	The fog was as thick as pea soup along the beach.
Make a request What does "Make a request" mean?	If you request something, or make a request, you are asking for something you want or need.
(not one's) cup of tea What does "(not one's) cup of tea" mean?	something that one does not enjoy or do well (usually used in the negative)	Going to art galleries is not my cup of tea so I think that I will stay home this evening.
lay out (money) What does "lay out (money)" mean?	spend or pay some money	My friend will have to lay out a lot of money for his new apartment.
get off one`s high horse What does "get off one`s high horse" mean?	to begin to be humble and agreeable	I wish that my supervisor would get off her high horse and begin to think about how other people feel about things.
Squared away What does "Squared away" mean?	Being prepared or ready for business or tasks at hand. Having the proper knowledge, skill and equipment to handle your assignment or station. 'He is a great addition to the squad; he is squared away.'
beast with two backs What does "beast with two backs" mean?	sexual intercourse between two people

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Keep (something) To Oneself Idiom