keep your own counsel

US /kiːp jʊər oʊn ˈkaʊn.səl/
UK /kiːp jʊər oʊn ˈkaʊn.səl/
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seinen eigenen Rat behalten, schweigen

to keep one's thoughts, plans, or intentions private; to not share one's opinions or decisions with others

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It's often wise to keep your own counsel in sensitive negotiations.
Es ist oft klug, seinen eigenen Rat zu behalten bei sensiblen Verhandlungen.
She decided to keep her own counsel about her future plans.
Sie beschloss, ihren eigenen Rat zu behalten bezüglich ihrer Zukunftspläne.