How to Pronounce "keep your own counsel"
expression
KEEP yor OWN KOWN-suhl
KEEP yaw OWN KOWN-suhl
Definition
To not share your thoughts, plans, or opinions with others; to keep your ideas to yourself.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈkip/ /ˈjɔɹ/, /ˈjʊɹ/ /ˈoʊn/ /ˈkaʊnsəɫ
British English
kˈiːp/ /jˈɔː/ /ˈəʊn/ /kˈaʊnsəl
Simplified Pronunciation
US
KEEP yor OWN KOWN-suhl
UK
KEEP yaw OWN KOWN-suhl
Listen in Context
He prefers to keep his own counsel about personal matters.
Sometimes it's wise to keep your own counsel at work.
She decided to keep her own counsel about the plan.
If you want to avoid drama, sometimes it's better to just keep your own counsel.