keep oneself to oneself
Definition of keep oneself to oneself
chiefly British
: to stay apart from other people : to avoid other people She was a shy girl who kept herself to herself.
From the M-W Editors
Word by Word Definitions
keepplay
: to retain in one's possession or power
: to refrain from granting, giving, or allowing
: to have in control
: the means or provisions by which one is kept
: one that keeps or protects: such as
: fortress, castle
See the full definition of keep
Seen and Heard
What made you want to look up keep oneself to oneself? Please tell us where you read or heard it (including the quote, if possible).
Writing? Check your grammar now!