不显山不露水
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lit. to not show the mountain and to not reveal the water (idiom)
fig. to hide the key facts
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Idiom惯用语 · Widely known
- Literally
- not showing the mountain, not revealing the water
- Meaning
- Keeping one's abilities, intentions or secrets hidden; staying low-key. Neutral to slightly wary.
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