to yourself/himself/herself/themselves
idiom
: secret from others
They kept their plans to themselves.
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Unlike the propagandists who work for Beijing or Moscow, employees of Voice of America and USAGM grantees are real journalists who do real reporting, often at great risk to themselves and their families.
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The Editors, National Review, 20 Mar. 2025
And be willing to keep certain things to yourself and walk away.
—Dinorah Nieves, Forbes, 20 Mar. 2025
His only allegiance is to himself – the golden calf.
—Glenn Garner, Deadline, 19 Mar. 2025
Based on the initial investigation, state police determined there was probable cause to believe that Pirie was a danger to himself and others and was in need of immediate care and treatment.
—Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 19 Mar. 2025
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The Editors, National Review, 20 Mar. 2025
And be willing to keep certain things to yourself and walk away.
—Dinorah Nieves, Forbes, 20 Mar. 2025
His only allegiance is to himself – the golden calf.
—Glenn Garner, Deadline, 19 Mar. 2025
Based on the initial investigation, state police determined there was probable cause to believe that Pirie was a danger to himself and others and was in need of immediate care and treatment.
—Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 19 Mar. 2025
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“To yourself/himself/herself/themselves.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/to%20yourself%2Fhimself%2Fherself%2Fthemselves. Accessed 25 Mar. 2025.
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