close to the vest en · ADV
Etymology
It refers to the practice of holding one's playing cards close to one's chest so that the other players cannot see one's hand.
Meanings
- In a reserved or secretive manner.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| closest to the vest | Degree=Sup | lexicographic | |
| closer to the vest | Degree=Cmp | lexicographic | |
| close to one's vest | alternative | lexicographic |