to yourself/himself/herself/themselves
idiom
: secret from others
They kept their plans to themselves.
Examples of to yourself/himself/herself/themselves in a Sentence
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The burden then is on family, friends and regulatory agencies, like the Maryland Motor Vehicle Administration, to intervene when an older person represents a danger to themselves or others.
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Baltimore Sun Editorial Board, Baltimore Sun, 23 May 2024
For Gen Z graduates entering artistic industries, remaining true to themselves and preserving their unique voice and perspective is essential.
—Essence, 21 May 2024
Keeping your thoughts to yourself will prevent anyone from gaining insight into your intentions.
—Eugenia Last, The Mercury News, 21 May 2024
These are placed by our advertising partners, which gives readers free access to news and allows our advertising partners to draw attention to themselves.
—Charlotte Observer, 21 May 2024
But people with homes in the proximity foresee harm to themselves, their property values, and don’t want the shelter established.
—Edward Lotterman, Twin Cities, 19 May 2024
Nearly everyone’s got at least one secret — even to themselves — and things get wild, and emotionally moving, as the show goes on.
—Matt Brennan, Los Angeles Times, 17 May 2024
Until then, carry on emailing stuff to yourself, with our sympathies.
—Tom Brant, PCMAG, 15 May 2024
The Chargers nevertheless did a lot of harm to themselves, year after year.
—Tom Krasovic, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 May 2024
Baltimore Sun Editorial Board, Baltimore Sun, 23 May 2024
For Gen Z graduates entering artistic industries, remaining true to themselves and preserving their unique voice and perspective is essential.
—Essence, 21 May 2024
Keeping your thoughts to yourself will prevent anyone from gaining insight into your intentions.
—Eugenia Last, The Mercury News, 21 May 2024
These are placed by our advertising partners, which gives readers free access to news and allows our advertising partners to draw attention to themselves.
—Charlotte Observer, 21 May 2024
But people with homes in the proximity foresee harm to themselves, their property values, and don’t want the shelter established.
—Edward Lotterman, Twin Cities, 19 May 2024
Nearly everyone’s got at least one secret — even to themselves — and things get wild, and emotionally moving, as the show goes on.
—Matt Brennan, Los Angeles Times, 17 May 2024
Until then, carry on emailing stuff to yourself, with our sympathies.
—Tom Brant, PCMAG, 15 May 2024
The Chargers nevertheless did a lot of harm to themselves, year after year.
—Tom Krasovic, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 May 2024
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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 28 May. 2024.
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