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Meaning of keep it in the family | Babel Free

Verb CEFR C2

Definitions

  1. To restrict knowledge or information to only the members of a family or another small, intimate group.
    idiomatic
  2. To remain loyal to one's family; to retain family ownership of a business for long period of time.
    idiomatic

Examples

“Near-synonyms: keep one's own counsel, keep one's mouth shut, STFU; see also Thesaurus:be quiet”

CEFR level

C2
Mastery
This word is part of the CEFR C2 vocabulary — mastery level.

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