These four walls In english explanation

The meaning, explanation, definition and origin of the idiom/phrase "these four walls", English Idiom Dictionary ( also found in Vietnamese )

author Tommy Tran calendar 2020-12-20 07:12

Meaning of These four walls

Synonyms:

off the record , not for publication

These four walls phrase spoken

Literally, it means the room you are in, but figuratively it is used to mention a secret that someone doesn't want to be told to anyone else.

This matter can only be discussed within these four walls.

You must not let our conversation go further than these four walls.

This little secret between us must not be repeated outside these four walls.

Other phrases about:

between you, me and the gatepost

Used to tell someone to keep secret what you're about to say

behind closed doors

Kept in secret

two's company (, three's a crowd)

When two individuals desire to be alone with each other, a third person is not welcome.

take (one) behind the woodshed

To secretly punish or rebuke someone for doing something.

a fishbowl

A place or condition in which there is no privacy.

error

Report Error

Do you see anything wrong?

Share your idioms

If you are really thankful, what do you do? You share.

Submit An Idiom

Make a Donation!

Help us update and complete more idioms

Donate

TODAY
Genius is one percent inspiration and 99 percent perspiration
Genius largely depends on hard work instead of an inspired flash of insight.
Example: You know what, "Genius is one percent inspiration and 99 percent perspiration."
Join the Newsletter

Subscribe to our newsletter to get the latest updates!

Darkmode