Keep inside Meaning in English
expression
Definition
To not express or share something with others, such as feelings, thoughts, or information.
Usage & Nuances
Often used about emotions or secrets people choose not to reveal. Common with 'feelings', 'thoughts', or 'secrets'. Can sound formal or neutral. Related expression: 'bottle up' (more emotional).
Spanish: guardar dentro - no expresar (sentimientos)Portuguese (BR): guardar por dentro - reprimir (sentimentos)Portuguese (PT): guardar por dentro - reprimir (sentimentos)Chinese (Simplified): 藏在心里 - 保留在内Chinese (Traditional): 藏在心裡 - 保留在內Hindi: अंदर रखना - अपने पास रखना (भावनाएँ)Arabic: يحتفظ به في الداخل - لا يُفصح عنه (مشاعر)Bengali: মনে রাখা - নিজের মধ্যে রাখা - চাপা রাখাRussian: держать в себе - не выражать - таитьJapanese: 心にしまう - 胸に秘めるVietnamese: giữ trong lòng - giữ kínKorean: 마음에 담아두다 - 속에 감추다Turkish: içinde tutmak - içine atmakUrdu: دل میں رکھنا - چھپا کر رکھناIndonesian: giữ trong lòng - giữ kín
Example Sentences
I try to keep inside my worries so I don't upset anyone.
basic
She doesn't like to keep inside her feelings.
basic
It can be unhealthy to always keep inside your problems.
basic
Sometimes it’s hard not to keep inside what I really think.
natural
You don't have to keep everything inside—I'm here to listen.
natural
He tends to keep inside even when he's upset, so it's hard to know how he feels.
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