I will take this secret to the grave.
take to the grave
idiomTo never reveal (a secret).
He promised his friend he would take the truth about the accident to the grave.
Despite the intense pressure from the investigators, the old man remained silent, vowing to take the location of the hidden documents to the grave.
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cross to take up
Alternative form of cross to bear.
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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 to the grave
To cease existence or importance with (a person or thing) upon their passing or destruction.
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forget to take one's medication this morning
To be annoyed or irritable, or to behave in an ill-mannered way, particularly in the morning.
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give and take
A process of compromise or accommodation.
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give someone an inch and someone will take a mile
Alternative form of give them an inch and they'll take a mile.
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I take it
Used to express one's understanding of another's position.