to yourself/himself/herself/themselves
idiom
: secret from others
They kept their plans to themselves.
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This could stem from their inability to stand up to themselves at home, and instead lash out at others to regain a sense of personal control.
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Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 30 May 2025
The highlight, though, was undoubtedly an interview with his old mate Rio Ferdinand, during which Ronaldo referred to himself in the third person on no fewer than 10 occasions.
—Tim Spiers, New York Times, 30 May 2025
In the weeks after Tennessee’s Marcus Mariota’s touchdown pass to himself symbolized another signature postseason meltdown, Riggle emceed the NFL Honors banquet at which Mariota was among those being recognized.
—Vahe Gregorian, Kansas City Star, 30 May 2025
Roberts signed two checks to himself totaling about $2,200 for two iPads in the course of 10 months, records show, after purchasing an iPad mini with union funds two years before that, according to an email reviewed by USA TODAY.
—Erin Mansfield, USA Today, 29 May 2025
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Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 30 May 2025
The highlight, though, was undoubtedly an interview with his old mate Rio Ferdinand, during which Ronaldo referred to himself in the third person on no fewer than 10 occasions.
—Tim Spiers, New York Times, 30 May 2025
In the weeks after Tennessee’s Marcus Mariota’s touchdown pass to himself symbolized another signature postseason meltdown, Riggle emceed the NFL Honors banquet at which Mariota was among those being recognized.
—Vahe Gregorian, Kansas City Star, 30 May 2025
Roberts signed two checks to himself totaling about $2,200 for two iPads in the course of 10 months, records show, after purchasing an iPad mini with union funds two years before that, according to an email reviewed by USA TODAY.
—Erin Mansfield, USA Today, 29 May 2025
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“To yourself/himself/herself/themselves.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/to%20yourself%2Fhimself%2Fherself%2Fthemselves. Accessed 4 Jun. 2025.
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