keep something under your hat

US /kiːp ˈsʌmθɪŋ ˈʌndər jʊər hæt/
UK /kiːp ˈsʌmθɪŋ ˈʌndər jʊər hæt/
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to keep something a secret

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Please keep this under your hat; I don't want anyone else to know yet.
She asked him to keep the news under his hat until the official announcement.