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take to the grave

idiom

To never reveal (a secret).


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Related idioms8entries
  1. 01

    cross to take up

    Alternative form of cross to bear.

  2. 02

    dance on someone's grave

    To celebrate a person's death or downfall triumphantly.

  3. 03

    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.

  4. 04

    follow to the grave

    To cease existence or importance with (a person or thing) upon their passing or destruction.

  5. 05

    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.

  6. 06

    give and take

    A process of compromise or accommodation.

  7. 07

    give someone an inch and someone will take a mile

    Alternative form of give them an inch and they'll take a mile.

  8. 08

    I take it

    Used to express one's understanding of another's position.

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