take somebody into your confidence
take (someone) into (one's) confidence
To tell someone information with the understanding that they will not reveal what was said. Daniel, we've taken you into our confidence to discuss the direction of the company, and where we see you fitting into it. You're the only person I've taken into my confidence about this, so please don't discuss it with anyone else.
See also: confidence, take
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
take somebody into your ˈconfidence
tell somebody your secret plans, problems, etc: She’s the only person I’ve taken into my confidence about it.See also: confidence, somebody, take
Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary
- whistleblower
- whistle-blower
- get (something) off (one's) chest
- get off chest
- get something off your chest
- off one's chest, get
- come out against
- come out against (someone or something)
- don't tell a soul
- not tell a soul