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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.
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: 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
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