to yourself/himself/herself/themselves
idiom
: secret from others
They kept their plans to themselves.
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After the surgery, Ambrose’s parents named him Kristi, and their doctor told them to keep the truth to themselves.
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Elizabeth Yuko, Rolling Stone, 8 Mar. 2025
The goal of the law is to let courts consider and authorize the seizure of guns from people who pose a threat to themselves or others.
—Romy Ellenbogen, Miami Herald, 7 Mar. 2025
Largely deferential to Herro this season, this was the rare opportunity of Adebayo having the stage to himself . . .
—Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 6 Mar. 2025
Prioritize Self-Compassion One way to break free from social pressure is by focusing on what truly fulfills you and being kind to yourself.
—Mark Travers, Forbes, 5 Mar. 2025
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Elizabeth Yuko, Rolling Stone, 8 Mar. 2025
The goal of the law is to let courts consider and authorize the seizure of guns from people who pose a threat to themselves or others.
—Romy Ellenbogen, Miami Herald, 7 Mar. 2025
Largely deferential to Herro this season, this was the rare opportunity of Adebayo having the stage to himself . . .
—Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 6 Mar. 2025
Prioritize Self-Compassion One way to break free from social pressure is by focusing on what truly fulfills you and being kind to yourself.
—Mark Travers, Forbes, 5 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for to yourself/himself/herself/themselves
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“To yourself/himself/herself/themselves.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/to%20yourself%2Fhimself%2Fherself%2Fthemselves. Accessed 12 Mar. 2025.
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