Grammar fix
keep your feelings to yourself
hide your feelings
To choose not to tell other people how you feel.
How oftenCommon
LevelB1
Used inSpeech & writing
Hear it in context
Notice where the phrase sounds natural.
He tends to keep his feelings to himself, so it is hard to know what he really wants.
My father used to keep his feelings to himself, but these days he is much more willing to talk about his worries.
Fix the pattern
One small grammar move makes it sound right.
Not: She kept her feelings for herself.
Say: She kept her feelings to herself.
Use 'to yourself' when you do not share something with other people.
Don't confuse it
Other ways to say it
Not show how you feel
How strongQuiet restraintEmotional suppression
keep your feelings to yourselfYou're here · Choosing not to tell others how you feel.
hold backResisting the urge to show strong emotion.bottle up your feelingsKeeping difficult feelings inside, often in an unhealthy way.