Meaning of the word "keep your cards close to your chest" in English

What does "keep your cards close to your chest" mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

keep your cards close to your chest

US /kiːp jʊər kɑːrdz kloʊs tə jʊər tʃɛst/
UK /kiːp jɔː kɑːdz kləʊs tə jɔː tʃɛst/
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Idiom

to keep your plans, intentions, or feelings secret

Example:
She always keeps her cards close to her chest, so it's hard to know what she's thinking.
The company decided to keep its cards close to its chest about the new product launch.