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Idiom idiom

best-kept secret


Something interesting or important but not well-known.

Meaning adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.


SIMPLE

This small park is the city's best-kept secret.

CONTEXTUAL

Many locals consider this quiet beach the town's best-kept secret because it never gets crowded.

COMPLEX

While the famous museums draw millions of tourists, the small gallery tucked away in the alley remains the city's best-kept secret among art lovers.


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    worst-kept secret

    A situation where little or no attempt has been made to keep a matter secret.

Last updated August 10, 2026