Keep something dark

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To keep a secret or hide information.

I didn't want anyone to know about my promotion yet, so I decided to keep it dark.
Visual representation of "keep something dark" - To keep a secret or hide information

Often appears as...

  • keep it dark
  • keep the matter dark

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Idiomatic

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Privacy Matters

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

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

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

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

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

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