Take somebody into your confidence

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To share a secret or give personal information to someone because you trust them.

He took me into his confidence and revealed his plans for the future.
Visual representation of "take somebody into your confidence" - To share a secret or give personal information to someone because you trust them

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  • take into one's confidence
  • take him into confidence
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Trust Implied

Using this phrase suggests a strong level of trust towards the person you're speaking to.

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Before launching the project, I took my business partner into my confidence.
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Secrets Shared

This phrase often refers to sharing information that's not meant to be public or widely known.

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I took Julie into my confidence and told her about the surprise party for Dean.
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Choose Wisely

Be selective about who you 'take into your confidence' as it involves personal or delicate information.

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I only take my closest friends into my confidence about family matters.
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