英语词汇play close to the vest的起源、历史背景-英语词源词典

词汇	play close to the vest
词源	play close to the vest. A cautious cardplayer often holds the cards close to the vest or chest to conceal them from possible cheaters. This old practice suggested the expression play close to the vest or chest, meaning “to be secretive or uncommunica- tive about something.”
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