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Hold out on

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Secretive Implications

Suggests the person is being intentionally secretive for personal reasons.

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He seems to be holding out on the details of his new project.
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Trust Issues

May imply a lack of trust or fear of being judged.

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She's holding out on me; maybe she's afraid I'll react poorly.
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Subtle Pressure

Often used to gently accuse someone of not being fully open.

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You're not holding out on me, are you? I thought we had no secrets.
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