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idiom: to keep to oneself



 
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idiom: to keep to oneself #1 (permalink) Wed May 07, 2008 9:50 am   idiom: to keep to oneself
 

English Idioms and Expressions, Elementary Level

ESL/EFL Test #12 "Just keep it", question 4

At least Charlie can manage that but he doesn't go telling everyone about his problem and keeps himself to himself.

(a) talks to himself a lot
(b) doesn't go out much
(c) stays in a lot
(d) doesn't talk about himself to others

English Idioms and Expressions, Elementary Level

ESL/EFL Test #12 "Just keep it", answer 4

At least Charlie can manage that but he doesn't go telling everyone about his problem and doesn't talk about himself to others.

Correct answer: (d) doesn't talk about himself to others
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he try to help himself first, yes?

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idiom: to keep to oneself #2 (permalink) Wed May 07, 2008 10:02 am   idiom: to keep to oneself
 

Hi,

He tries to remain a private person.

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