Keep One's Own Counsel Idiom American Expressions and American Idioms - What does Keep One's Own Counsel Idiom mean?

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keep one's own counsel What does keep one's own counsel mean?	not tell other people about one's thoughts and plans	Our lawyer was keeping his own counsel about how to proceed with our defense.
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A steal What does "A steal" mean?	If something is a steal, it costs much less than it is really worth.

strike it rich What does "strike it rich" mean?	to suddenly become rich or successful	He struck it rich when he got a job at the computer company and was able to buy some stock very cheap.
take one`s time What does "take one`s time" mean?	to do something without hurrying	My friend took his time to return the book that he had borrowed.
head What does "head" mean?	person
climb the wall What does "climb the wall" mean?	to be so bored that you become anxious and frustrated	The woman began to climb the wall after only a few days at her new job.
crank call What does "crank call" mean?	telephone call made to harrass or anger someone
tub of lard What does "tub of lard" mean?	fat person, typically very fat

At the end of your tether What does "At the end of your tether" mean?	(UK) If you are at the end of your tether, you are at the limit of your patience or endurance.
first-string What does "first-string" mean?	the best group of players on a team	Our team will use their first-string players for the game today.
go steady What does "go steady" mean?	date one person regularly (not so common recently but at one time used often by teenagers)	date one person regularly (not so common recently but at one time used often by teenagers)The two students have been going steady for three years now.
receive (someone) with open arms What does "receive (someone) with open arms" mean?	to greet someone eagerly	The employees received their new boss with open arms.
cost an arm and a leg What does "cost an arm and a leg" mean?	to cost much money	The new motorcycle cost my brother an arm and a leg.

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Keep One's Own Counsel Idiom