Keep something dark

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Used when information is sensitive and revealing it could have personal or professional consequences.

It's best to keep your medical history dark at work.

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Implies something mysterious or intriguing, can make others curious about the hidden information.

She kept her past dark, which made everyone more interested.

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Used in contexts where trust between the person keeping it dark and the confidant is vital.

I knew I could keep the secret dark with him; he never gossips.

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