TO KEEP ONE’S OWN COUNSEL
to say little or nothing about your thoughts, opinions and plans

EXAMPLES
•I would love to know what Jane thinks but she KEEPS HER OWN COUNSEL.
• Naomi is a very private person, she likes to KEEP HER OWN COUNSEL.
• My mother advised me to KEEP MY OWN COUNSEL.

QUESTIONS TO ANSWER
•Do you find it hard to KEEP YOUR OWN COUNSEL?
•Why is it important to KEEP YOUR OWN COUNSEL?
•When is it not a good idea to KEEP YOUR  OWN COUNSEL?