Be in somebody’s confidence

phrase

To be trusted by someone to hold information they regard as private and not to be shared with others.

I cannot tell you about that, John has let me be in his confidence about his business plan.

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This phrase implies a high level of trust and a close personal or professional relationship.

I am in her confidence; she tells me things she wouldn't tell anyone else.

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Use it to show that private information is being safeguarded and respected.

Since you're in my confidence, I expect this conversation to remain between us.

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It indicates selectiveness in sharing information, not everyone is granted this privilege.

Only his closest advisors are in his confidence on state matters.

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