to yourself/himself/herself/themselves
idiom
: secret from others
They kept their plans to themselves.
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Local residents called Diaz a neighborhood menace who may be unbalanced and is often seen talking to himself.
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Thomas Tracy, New York Daily News, 27 June 2024
The garden in Suffolk is a means for Laing of getting back to herself, returning home.
—Jessica Ferri, Washington Post, 25 June 2024
After the incident, Dupuis kept the courageous act to himself, as WPRI-TV reported that his parents only found out via a school email.
—Danielle Jennings, Peoplemag, 25 June 2024
Speaking of La Première, those in this ultra-exclusive cabin have a dedicated private area just to themselves with a la carte style dining and seating for up to 12.
—Chris Dong, Travel + Leisure, 24 June 2024
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Thomas Tracy, New York Daily News, 27 June 2024
The garden in Suffolk is a means for Laing of getting back to herself, returning home.
—Jessica Ferri, Washington Post, 25 June 2024
After the incident, Dupuis kept the courageous act to himself, as WPRI-TV reported that his parents only found out via a school email.
—Danielle Jennings, Peoplemag, 25 June 2024
Speaking of La Première, those in this ultra-exclusive cabin have a dedicated private area just to themselves with a la carte style dining and seating for up to 12.
—Chris Dong, Travel + Leisure, 24 June 2024
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 7 Jul. 2024.
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