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Englishkeep something under one's hat
Meaning: To keep something secret.
Example: “Keep the bonus under your hat until it's announced.”
Origin: This phrase originates from the 1800s, when many men and women wore hats. The idea is to keep a secret in your head, underneath a hat.
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- knuckle under To submit or give in to pressure.
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