to yourself/himself/herself/themselves

idiom

: secret from others

They kept their plans to themselves.

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Chaisson tipped an interception to himself and Amari Burney’s sack resulted in a fumble. —

Vic Tafur, The Athletic, 9 Dec. 2024 Rasoulof shot Sacred Fig in secret, watching the set from a distance to avoid calling attention to himself or his production. —

Shirley Li, The Atlantic, 8 Dec. 2024 But as Clover spends more time with Bee’s charming sister, Beth, and Bee can’t keep away from Clover’s ex-fiancee, Knox, the two women discover that a change of scenery might have been the perfect gift to themselves. —

Maureen Lee Lenker, EW.com, 8 Dec. 2024 This may mean taking the time out to have some time to yourself, go for a solo walk, catch up with a friend on the phone, to meditate. —

Felicity Carter, Forbes, 6 Dec. 2024 See all Example Sentences for to yourself/himself/herself/themselves

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