simple past tense and past participle of keep one's cards close to one's chest

present participle of keep one's cards close to one's chest

(idiomatic) To attempt to prevent a problem that has already occurred.

One should be on one's toes and alert of one's surroundings if malicious people are around, to ensure that they cannot wreak havoc in one's life.

Alternative form of when one door closes, another opens

Alternative form of when one door closes, another opens

present participle of close one's eyes and think of England

(informal) Not open about one's sexual orientation, romantic orientation, or gender identity. / (by extension) Not open about some aspect of one's identity, tendency or fondness; secret.

simple past tense and past participle of closet

Confined. / Sheltered, protected