to yourself/himself/herself/themselves
idiom
: secret from others
They kept their plans to themselves.
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In a season packed with talent, Tristen stood out by being bold, prepared, and completely true to himself.
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Buddha Lo, People.com, 13 June 2025
At least Huda has the benefit of friends like Olandria and Chelley, who keep their doubts about Jeremiah’s intentions to themselves.
—Kathleen Walsh, Vulture, 11 June 2025
This suggests that individuals who struggle to receive or show compassion to themselves may also be more likely to ruminate in distressing ways.
—Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 10 June 2025
The four-time NFL MVP’s decision to return for a 21st season and to do it in Pittsburgh was not about trying to prove something to himself, the New York Jets or anyone else.
—Will Graves, Chicago Tribune, 10 June 2025
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Buddha Lo, People.com, 13 June 2025
At least Huda has the benefit of friends like Olandria and Chelley, who keep their doubts about Jeremiah’s intentions to themselves.
—Kathleen Walsh, Vulture, 11 June 2025
This suggests that individuals who struggle to receive or show compassion to themselves may also be more likely to ruminate in distressing ways.
—Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 10 June 2025
The four-time NFL MVP’s decision to return for a 21st season and to do it in Pittsburgh was not about trying to prove something to himself, the New York Jets or anyone else.
—Will Graves, Chicago Tribune, 10 June 2025
See All Example Sentences for to yourself/himself/herself/themselves
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“To yourself/himself/herself/themselves.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/to%20yourself%2Fhimself%2Fherself%2Fthemselves. Accessed 15 Jun. 2025.
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