take to the grave
To never reveal (a secret).
Meaning adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
“I will take this secret to the grave.”
“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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be taken ill
To become ill.
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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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get taken in
To be fooled; to fall for.
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give and take
A process of compromise or accommodation.
Last updated August 10, 2026