Keep something dark
phrase
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.

Often appears as...
- keep it dark
- keep the matter dark
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Idiomatic
phrase
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.

Often appears as...
- keep it dark
- keep the matter dark
Usage tips
Idiomatic
Definition 1 of 1

Privacy Matters
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.
Connotation of Mystery
Implies something mysterious or intriguing, can make others curious about the hidden information.

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