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Idiom keep something under your hatkeep (something) under (your) hat to keep something secret.I've got some interesting news, but you must promise to keep it under your hat for the moment.
keep (something) under (one's) hatTo not reveal or discuss something publicly. Keep this under your hat for now, but Greg is definitely the one getting the promotion. keep something under your hat INFORMALIf you keep something under your hat, you do not tell anyone else about it. Very few people know, so keep it under your hat. Look, if I tell you something will you promise to keep it under your hat? Note: This was a slogan used to promote security in Britain during the Second World War. keep something under your hat keep something a secret.ˌkeep something under your ˈhat (informal) keep something secret: I’m going to apply for another job, but keep it under your hat for a while, will you? OPPOSITE: let the cat out of the bag |