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"Keep cards close to chest" nghĩa là gì?
26 Nov, 2019
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"Keep/play (one's) cards close to (one's) chest" = Chơi bài sát ngực/nách -> Giữ kín ý định của mình.
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Derham certainly knows how to keep his cards close to his chest, confirming only that Cyrname was fit and well before he hopped off to watch Master Tommytucker and Danny Whizzbang wing a few fences.
It is reminiscent (hồi tưởng) of the hit Broadway play Hamilton, where the title character feuds (hận thù) with his rival (đối thủ) Vice President Aaron Burr who chooses to keep his cards close to his chest and not reveal where he stands on certain issues.
“Max’s personality is that of a professional poker player (người chơi bài tây),” Ladick said. “Always play your cards close to your chest, never give information that isn’t paid for or necessary and always get all your money in when you have the best hand.
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