He says his secrets will follow him to the grave.
follow to the grave
idiomTo cease existence or importance with (a person or thing) upon their passing or destruction.
The old man refused to explain the mystery, insisting that the truth would follow him to the grave.
Despite the persistent inquiries of the historians, the monarch maintained a stoic silence, determined that the scandal would follow him to the grave.
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dance on someone's grave
To celebrate a person's death or downfall triumphantly.
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dig one's own grave
To behave in a way that is likely to cause one to lose or fail, including, but not limited to, result in death.
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follow someone off a cliff
To follow (a leader or a de facto leader) without question or thought, leading to potentially disastrous consequences.
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follow suit
To follow an example; to imitate or copy the actions of another.
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follow the crowd
To conform to majority beliefs, opinions, or practices.
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follow the money
To analyze money flows in order to uncover corruption or other criminal activities.
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follow through
To execute or complete a commitment.
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silent as the grave
Saying absolutely nothing (especially about a particular subject).