Sekirov Dictionary

play it close to the hip

verb1

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To behave conservatively and discreetly.
- If I opened my mouth a string of accusations would fly out and if I didn't play it close to the hip, I'd ruin any chances I might have at coaxing some information out of him. — 2015

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played it close to the hip · playing it close to the hip · plays it close to the hip

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