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E. Cobham Brewer 1810–1897. Dictionary of Phrase and Fable. 1898.
 
Counsel.
 
Keep your own counsel. Don’t talk about what you intend to do. Keep your plans to yourself.   1
        “Now, mind what I tell you, and keep your own counsel.”—Boldrewood: Robbery Under Arms, chap. vi.
 


 Councils.Count Kin with One (To), 

 
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